The Land Owns Us

[@genkai8388]

I am doing this for schoolwork during COVID-19 Quarantine

[@genkai8388]

@zeyad altamimi nice

[@mollysworld3338]

Same

[@alisha890]

Ikr, anyone Aussie?

[@rumpleforeskin9543]

Magik? What does that mean?

[@averagetwins7962]

same

[@moxxyinnit9083]

everyone: here because this was recommended to them me: *here for school work*

[@mysticaltreeirl]

Waffle Cone same, and that’s on geographical concepts

[@monke_0]

Me too but for English

[@jiayoon10]

same

[@peterjoel345]

It may suprise you that I'm doing it for PDHPE I liked the video anyway. It teaches an important lesson and makes you understand aboriginal culture

[@Leamfie]

it was for my school work too

[@minakalajackson320]

I am currently studying aboriginal studies and I am aboriginal ❤️💛🖤 I'm in love with my culture and I appreciate videos like this 💝

[@excellentwriter1579]

Wow! If you need my services let me know.

[@CameronHeidi]

Penis 🎉❤

[@fabiocerpelloni]

Could you please recommend a great book about your people? I want to learn more about your culture, lifestyle and how you used to live before the British came. Not something academic though. Something for an idiot from Italy like me 😂 Thank you!

[@dawnburden6534]

I went to high school with his daughter and he sang My Little Brown Baby to me while sitting in their lounge room at Holden Hill SA. I didn't hear the song again until watching Rabbit Proof Fence. Told my partner that my friends Dad, Bob Randall sang that song to me (over 45years ago now) couldn't believe watching the credits and his name appeared. Beautiful family, talented sons.

[@bellamckinnon8655]

Honestly, what a beautiful way to look at the world. As someone who has a tendency to feel alone, this idea of kanyini really alters my perspective of what being 'alone' even means. If we cannot appreciate the abundance of life all around us, then we really are alone. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your spirituality with us.

[@silvanabenacchio6179]

I was fortunate to hear Bob Randall give a lengthy interview on Radio National, probably about 15 years ago. I was so moved by the story of his childhood as a stolen child. Through all the hardship and injustice he experienced he never had any anger or resentment. He spoke of the deep connection with his human family and his nature family. He seemed to have a peaceful acquiescence , a delightful sense of humour and a heart full of love. I encourage anyone to look for that interview and have a listen. May your spirit always dwell in the land that you love.

[@Kate-qw9er]

I can't thank you enough for sharing brother. I was born in central Queensland and was taught that all of the animals have a job to do and to respect them...I remember the red earth and the smell of the rain coming, we played in the creeks on country...a magical childhood in many ways.

[@jungletheme2094]

no youre beautiful. I am always overwhelmed by the joy and wisdom of First Nations People. you can really tell its an old culture like an ancient parent waiting for the toddler to listen. I'm so glad I get to witness.

[@heathbarry7531]

I'm only watching this because of school, but this is very true

[@camilehabibhabob2706]

ya me too

[@bd7653]

I watched this when I was in like yr 4 like 9yrs ago

[@butterdawg2414]

Same

[@twizzyrichh_]

I have to write summary of this video lol

[@KaliSticksss]

@@twizzyrichh_ same

[@swapneelchitale4122]

What a beautiful perspective towards life !

[@conniemacdonald8228]

Greetings from Canada. I am so grateful to have found Your Video. For many of Us during 2020 have had much difficulty. Thank You for this Healing TRUTH. I send Blessings of Much LOVE.

[@mirian593]

So joyful to watch this gentleman giving his opinion about what the life is about. It’s precious. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@JohnDoe-lt3hi]

RIP Bob Randall. He represented the best of Australia and humanity

[@tonybell7267]

Beautiful man , the simplicity of understanding you are everything and everything is you . Once you understand , all the negative gets replaced with joy .

[@pepe256r]

Love the ancient wisdom that is spoken here. We all could do with listening to our Elders of the Earth. I believe we are all one people, but we are not all of the same age. The young may have knowledge but they do not have wisdom. We need to listen to our real Elders as a human race, to enable us to evolve and live in harmony again with the Earth, as well as each other.

[@munafiqwill7837]

What an idiotic way of thinking. If we were all one people then why do we look and act differently? Just a dumb view to get some virtue brownie points.

[@kellybrackett442]

Wise words... truly beautiful xx

[@Escekar]

@@munafiqwill7837 because the other didn’t want to be like you....!!!

[@Escekar]

Nice statement. I liked it...!

[@donaldblackwood9584]

Deep in the Soul Deep in the Mind Deep in the Heart Deep in Spirit, it''s Time Time has come "Ancestor's are Calling" ❤❤❤

[@vicsturgeon1114]

The words of wisdom from a man who truly is in touch with the purpose of his being. absolutely wonderful Bob. thanks.

[@laurabora9750]

What a beautiful and gentle soul

[@darrylmackie9184]

Lazy !

[@ronaldholliday2254]

To be connected as one with all that is past present && future!

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I am native American. And this philosophy. Is like our own. We do not own the land. Or air. Or water,,it belongs to the creatore mother earth is here to take care of us. We are told to respect her,,, Live in,harmony,,

[@ShafiahBenaissa]

what a beautiful presence...and from that have sprung such beautiful words...and giggles...

[@WarriorofChrist87]

That hits hard........... especially the end. REPEAT AFTER ME, ONE BLOOD BUT MANY COLOURS!!!!!

[@kristenchisholm3442]

Bob must have been a beautiful person and his words will live on as more people the world over come to grips with climate change and learn to listen to what our mother is trying to teach us. We will get there, maybe even faster than is the case today. We have no alternative.

[@lesg5260]

What a beautiful, peaceful human being.

[@rhiannonwinchester3031]

After all the personal and collective heartbreak the first Australians have suffered, it is wonderful to see one of them feeling and spreading a message of such genuine joy.

[@russellcook1651]

Nice video, I am thinking of including this in my lesson plan. Thanks!

[@1gtajay]

That was so beautiful I almost cried Such beautiful words about a beautiful land and connection to all of live I wish more people would be like you and you are truly lucky to be able to live in your natural surroundings without fences and all this so called civilised stuff no one really needs May your mother protect you and sustain you for a long time to come Lots of love from Melbourne and i still dont care

[@melanieparis8697]

Beautiful words, I thank you for your wisdom, the wisdom that has been passed down from your ancestors, I can feel them speaking to me through you & it is truly beautiful. Pauline Hanson is lost, her head speaks & her empty heart waits in silence, to me her ignorance is embarrassing. It is not necessary to conquer Uluru by climbing it why can't we just breathe in the presence of such magnificence....

[@SamanthaJones-nq2rv]

I met this old man in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. R.I.P. Bob 💖

[@ling300ppm]

I love you Uncle Bob! Kanyini Love!

[@Sofie007100]

What a beautiful Man with a gentle soul! I wish I was able to have met you. May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace in the land you so much loved!

[@myGosiab]

I am grateful for you Uncle Bob 🙌🙌🙌

[@marcelnz]

Hi Jeanne ...are you watching this? I must have watched this most beautiful man in the world about 24 times by now.

[@Gizmo2261]

Such sweet and calming energy - a beautiful message to share.

[@beatereich5466]

Amazing beautyfull. Thank you so much. Love it. Derp resonance. And love the music....get goosebumps.....TRUTH-bumps.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊love and blessings from Austria. You are very welcome here!

[@maryjobulbrook3207]

How important this information is Uncle Bod. I have so appreciated walking this land with you - your home, the teaching we did together and our experiences bringing people on tour to experience Ayers Rock as well as your family connections are our family connections. I love you now and always in all ways.

[@herberteckhardt5466]

That was so beautiful I almost cried Such beautiful words about a beautiful land and connection to all of live I wish more people would be like you and you are truly lucky to be able to live in your natural surroundings without fences and all this so called civilised stuff no one really needs May your mother protect you and sustain you for a long time to come Lots of love from Melbourne

[@skyotter3317]

That beautiful feeling! Thank you, Bob.

[@alissabaylee7750]

What a beautiful soul, love your wisdom, this made me cry. Thank you for sharing.

[@SaviNanayakkara]

Beautiful and meaningful. Thank you for sharing.

[@JaniceKJones62]

Loved this. Thank you Uncle Bob Randall for sharing this beautiful knowing - the land owns us. We can never be lonely when we are connected to everything around us.

[@johnathanstevens8436]

I thought this was an amazing message when I first heard it a decade ago. It's even more sorely needed now with all of the deep divisions hurting our society.

[@cazzajecko]

A beautiful teacher..Thank you.

[@tsetse]

What a beautiful person. I went to Uluru too but he has already passed to spirit. There was no one else there quite like him. Everybody else there is very traditional, which is also beautiful in a different way.

[@alexandrenikashannicolau9221]

YES BOB, THE MOTHER EARTH US TEACHES THE REAL LIFE AND THE MEDICINE OF THE HEART AND FROM SOUL ....

[@wendybright5297]

Love your sole your real attitude. Bless you uncle

[@drmether9150]

This is so incredibly beautiful

[@outplayedyt8385]

Mr Randall is so good at explaining stuff

[@markking2747]

We have all forgotten that without the earth we would never even exist... *that was deep*

[@dagwould]

Same for carbon dioxide: without it no life.

[@joyroy1938]

Very beautiful Video, I relate to it all from my own experiences, and hope all people will one day be full awakened into Oneness.

[@MichaelPersson-d5h]

Lovely man. Great knowledge. Let us learn. Let us be one.

[@TheStarcruiser]

The Native Americans say the same, "We don't own the land the land owns us" Beautiful❤👍

[@montysmedia]

Amazing cinematography!

[@lidiamalkic]

Bob, you are so beautiful, I can listen to you for ever

[@elana2828]

As a non-Indigenous Australian, I'm interested to hear Aboriginal perspectives on Kanyini: Do you think it is important for all Aboriginal peoples to experience Kanyini? Do you think the current way of Australian life presents challenges to experiencing Kanyini? Do you think a lack of Kanyini could be problematic for mental wellbeing? Any other insights are welcome! Thanks!

[@other7128]

This was great! But, I'm trying to find a particular video I watched a couple of years ago, similar to this one - an old aboriginal man talking about sacred land. It was a blurry video, from around 2008, and you could hear animals in the background

[@wmchio7728]

Great wisdom on "ownership" of land and unconditional love for mother nature.

[@johnyates3269]

This makes me feel humble. The Aboriginal Australians descendents of the first people to leave Africa 75,000 years ago. It has been confirmed they may have the oldest oldest continuous culture on the planet. These people with their "creator" Baiame had Ten Commandments which have been translated with the Key words "Honour and Respect" apply to each of these commandments. May be the United Nations might wish to revisit the Declaration of Human Duties and Responsibilities, split it in two and have a Declaration of Human Responsibilities which is not dependent on the Laws of a Country but rather a passionate belief which the nations Leaders also believed in. Human Rights would be paramount but supported and balance by Human Responsibilities.

[@barbarajane3289]

It is from responsibilities that you earn rights and freedom! The other way around and you have the potential for abuse of power, domination and tyranny!

[@fizzo092]

Whats good fellow students doing school work :)

[@excellentwriter1579]

I offer academic assignment writing help

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

We always belong to The Land The land never belongs to us....

[@rebeccatwidale9592]

Thank you so much for this. I was looking for a piece to share with my primary school children that would help me explain the connection between Aboriginal people and country ... I wanted it to be about so much more that a physical connection ... and this is. Bob Randall, you are one of the three people I wish I could share that hypothetical meal with.

[@motobazuka2535]

The land is part of us. We must respect the entire picture

[@Infinite_Epicness]

Nobody: Me: commenting on a video that's supposed to be a homework assignment

[@starlordcat1426]

same

[@excellentwriter1579]

I offer academic assignment writing help

[@yb.2slicc]

Hey there 2020 here and virtual school sucks and thats why I'm here haha

[@DianeDi]

This is one amazing video and one amazing man. It has given a whole new meaning to OZ and the world down under. I have found endlessly with sheep herders and roo killers, just because they believe them to be pests. How refreshing to see Bob Randall tell us about his thoughts about how we are ALL connected..... how true, so very true....

[@ozan6911]

"Oneness" couldn't be told better.

[@Andreas231x]

I think this is the brightest fella on the continent! Love to you allxx

[@ShorieWantsSleep]

How inspiring Bob.

[@RayNashar]

He says about his birth that “it was in that area there called Tempe Downs where I came out.” “We do not ‘come into’ this world; we come out of it, as leaves from a tree. As the ocean ‘waves,’ the universe peoples.” - Alan Watts

[@johnyates3269]

There is beauty and love in many things. Bob is "comfortable" or similar words. Anyone who loves beauty and truth in music should listen to two songs by Dolores Keane - a Celt !! The songs are "Solid Ground" which takes the same theme as Bob and "Never be the Sun" which is so beautiful to me and, well you judge what that might be !!!!!!!!!!

[@JoelTopsom]

The aborigines used to say no one owns the land. Now over 50% of Australia is owned by corrupt land councils who do nothing for the traditional users of the land. Study this kids😢

[@joesmith3500]

Thanks bob

[@johnyates3078]

A very moving song contains the lyrics - "You cannot own the land, the land owns you". Sung by Dolores Keane and many other Celts. So true - different cultures (obviously the Native Aborigines) but there are many others. The message to me is we must respect other cultures and their beliefs. 4251 or so religions with most having similar "commandments".

[@knightsmr8389]

but it says he owns the great big red rock

[@gabriellafield8978]

powerful.

[@commonsense8757]

Rip Bob

[@trp1751]

Very nice work!!!!

[@Dr.Disney]

The Land Owns Us. I love that

[@christopherelias7571]

2:14 What is that big word that he says

[@Sommeranne]

I’m doing this for schoolwork #covid19 I love the dog at the start

[@excellentwriter1579]

I offer assignment help writing services

[@joanna081959]

Thank you - I love that you say everything is already created in it's perfect state - it is our responsibility to be a part of it... how does this "connect" with what the mining industry is doing to the earth? how is this balance to be achieved in the political machinations of a billion dollar industry?

[@dagwould]

The mining industry provides the minerals for your computer, mobile phone, car, trains, busses, aircraft. Don't like mining? Don't use its outputs.

[@starrix4712]

Dagwould Look into JonLevi

[@pidialski]

everyone is here because they got this as their English schoolwork

[@MartinHatchuel]

"No human being is older than the land itself"

[@blackpersia5210]

Well contrary to your opinion.....all human life began somewhere....there is a beginning place.

[@JellyBeanJoe7777]

@@blackpersia5210 He was talking about one person not the the entirety of human existence

[@dagwould]

The land is just that: land; inannimate minerals and vegetable matter that we life off. Nothing magical or spiritiual about it.

[@kevvip63]

@@dagwould shows your lack of understanding of culture and knowledge

[@fullsend8738]

@@dagwould that's based off what we know, and we know fuck all, stay humble, listen to the culture that has been around for 1000000 years they might know a thing or two white boy

[@reneekini6127]

beautiful perspective

[@wendellfitzgerald2]

The prevailing sense of "ownership" based on British law established everywhere the British Empire touched and most every where else it seems pushes everyone out while the aboriginal sense of it brings everyone in. The American Henry George in the late 19TH century suggested that since the land belongs to all of us in common and because we all create its economic value that the primary and perhaps only tax to support community should be the tax on land values. That makes land common in practice

[@DimitarBerberu]

About the same Anglo-Saxon primitivity. The land doesn't belong to all of us. It belongs to Nature (some call it god), of which we are very small part & we mostly do not understand it (being only 2 mil years on Earth, out of 13.7 bil years of the Universe). Aboriginies are more advanced in understanding Nature holistically.

[@heeni12.12]

🌬💚💚💚💚💚💚 unconditional love one love 🌈✨️🌏☯️🌟💪🛸

[@enchantessify]

Thankyou 💕🙏

[@carmengibbs3677]

Wow , how wonderful and so moving , Thank you so much .

[@snobbish2417]

bowel moving, thank god... been sitting here a while now!

[@nannyrosey]

Help! Would someone please advise me about using this video clip as a teaching tool. I have used Bobs wisdom in my lessons on the land, country and earth mother for many years but since his passing I am not sure if I should still use it. Thank you in advance.

[@newboxerkid]

+Roseanna Henare-Solomona What kind of course are you looking to use this as part of?

[@nannyrosey]

+Varun Bector - Hi Varun - I teach a subject about learning which requires my students to think about their own connections to people and place. Bobs explanation about how he is connected shows how a person can feel one with the earth hence his claim the land owns us. Over the years Bob has helped many of my students, including me to always keep in mind how fortunate we are to know what it means to have a special relationship with the land. I am Maori so I think of the earth as my mother of all mothers which is yet another perspective. My concern is to make sure I do the right thing culturally by the Aboriginal people, particularly since Bobs passing. I hope though Varun, Bobs wisdom lives on to educate future generations about us and of course the land. Thanks for your response Varun.

[@nannyrosey]

I am not sure if thats what I asked for borris412?

[@newboxerkid]

+Roseanna Henare-Solomona Hi I'm so sorry for my tardy response. So the course I was studying was an undergraduate anthropology course on indigenous people, their rights, and globalisation. We studied a lot of what you described in your comment, I could even put you in touch with my professor as he is an expert in the matter and is really passionate about indigenous people and their heritage.

[@nannyrosey]

Oh thank you very much Varun.

[@juliefogarty9547]

Brilliant. So true.

[@rodl75]

Hi. I am trying to learn more about connection to country and as I am a white Australian I am unsure on how to go about it respectfully... What are your suggestions?

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

Drop into nearest aboriginal organisation or Center and say you would like to :)

[@emp731]

Make your connection with Mother Earth....She will take you in like a adopted child...I am white too,I love the land....The spirit of the land will not discriminate against you like humans might......Go bush my friend alone....Walkabout.

[@TheStuF]

makka y your sentiment is good but "go bush alone" is not safe advice.. you must learn what is dangerous and what is safe first

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

TheStuF that's it !!

[@manoahweaver7396]

Go back to Europe and connect with your ancestral land

[@priscillacook6742]

Wow! One with your country, is pure Happiness, in spirit mind and body. Beautiful Country..

[@oneheadofcabbage]

What an amazing discussion. He reminds me of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

[@ravenestrella2310]

He is such a beautiful, wise old soul! ❤️

[@ziggilogan]

Who else is coming from school

[@derpmaster2732]

Wow

[@dagwould]

So, if we are all connected to each other and the land, why can we walk on the bits around Ayers Rock, but not over the rock itself?

[@kevvip63]

go and learn about traditions, lore and culture than ask that question

[@secretagentclank5493]

i have a few aboriginal friends, and they say that when people climb the rock and fal: and die, aswell in the nearby area, no matter howfar away they feel the suffering of the rock. many culters believe uluro is the heart of planet earth.

[@secretagentclank5493]

aswell as being the heart chukra of earth

[@barbarajane3289]

@@secretagentclank5493 Solar plexus Chakra

[@miyaiun4723]

​@@secretagentclank5493 hi. The heart might be în North America.

[@aydenstrong7278]

F in the chat for bob

[@Amanda.Ray02]

Beautiful

[@colinmacdonald2839]

Great insight into the people who didnt Exist TERRA NULLIUS LIES Long live Aboriginal peoples

[@paulmichael5373]

Thank you