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The Spiral- Earth Day April 22, 2019

Earth Day  April 22, 2019

The spiral is an important symbol. It depicts both stability and change. We are always moving forward in time yet, the repeating cycles of life never end. As we spiral through time, we can adapt and change.
The spiral is a good symbol for the cyclic passage of time. It represents the cycles of life, the ecosystems and human cultures through time.
It shows the forward movement of existence while emphasizing the cyclic nature of that existence.
A spring coil is a good representation.

A person's faith is represented by a spiral or coil. The ups and downs of blessings or trials can be seen in the cyclic circular spiral. A person is never trapped in a repeating circle or closed loop because of the linear passage of forward moving time. Even when people suffer, the hardship does not last forever. Each new day represents another step through time and a step closer to the end of the hardship. The forward momentum of time can be a solace while the familiar cycles of life and the surrounding world provide stability.
The cyclic nature of the world does not imply an endless loop. Adaptation and changes help move the cycles forward. People learn from mistakes, new generations seek new ideas and changes happen in the environment that force ecosystems to adapt.
It is important to respect the cyclic qualities of the world but, also remember that each new day brings forward progress. Nothing is forever.

Even our planet moves in a spiral movement through space. The planet's orbit is an approximate circle called an ellipse. But, our solar system orbits the center of our galaxy at the same time. The planet is making tight elliptical orbits around the sun within our solar system. All the while, the planet is moving forward along a larger line of orbit around the galaxy center. To someone looking into our galaxy, our planet will look like a little ball coiling through space.





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