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   %CYCLIC LINEAR TIME HISTORY GOAL PURPOSE VIBRATE 951108

     How we conceive of time and history can influence how
we relate to each other and our past, present and possible
futures.

     If we conceive of time and history as  moving along a
straight line from past to future---we may  have our lives
focused  by conceptions of ultimate  destinations  towards
which  we are,  can,  may or should move;   paying  little
attentions  to regular cycles which are present  in  human
living and histories.

     If  we conceive of time and history as cyclic  and/or
circular moving around various repeated aspects again  and
again---we  have  our  lives  focused  by  conceptions  of
repetitions,    vibrations  and  cycles;   paying   little
attention to conceptions of ultimate destinations.

     If we conceive of time and history in exclusive terms
and   try  to  avoid  complementary  terms---we   may   be
imprisoned  and unable to transcend our narrow conceptions
of time and history.   We may be so dominated by exclusive
conceptions  of  time  and history that we  will  seek  to
dominate  each other in terms of exclusive conceptions  of
ideals,  values, goals, and the kinds of life styles which
we believe can  be worthy of respect and support.   If so,
we  are  bound  to  be  engaged in  conflict  and  violent
competition,    rather  than  in  cooperation  and  gentle
friendships.
                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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