Amy HassanHomer Glen, ILamyjamilahhassanartcreations.comFacebook PageIndigenous cultures respected nature and only used what is necessary to survive.All of these practices contributed to the balance of their world. The Cherokees believed that if the balance of nature was upset, everyone would have trouble. They feared a loss of balance could cause sickness, bad weather, failed crops, poor hunting, and many other problems. Humans were responsible for keeping the balance within themselves and between the animals, the plants, and other people.