Life and the Nature of Time
Today, let us examine life and the nature of time. By life,
I mean the rebirth of life in the natural world. What is it when we experience
such a rebirth? What is its significance and how does it relate to natural
time. First let’s examine the characteristics of such a rebirth and renewal.
When nature awakens after a long winter, we see leaves sprouting, grass growing
and insects buzzing. Such is the renewal that is evident to our eyes and seems
quite extraordinary. How does this relate to the nature of time? Firstly, we
notice grass growing where it wasn’t before, and leaves sprouting on a barren
trees. Also, insects appearing from out of nowhere. How does this occur and
what is its impetus. In the winter plants die and insects perish because it is
too cold and life becomes unsustainable. Plants need warm weather to flourish
just as small insects need sunshine and warmth. Similarly, this can be likened
to the concept of death since people perish when they are no longer able to
subsist or the clock runs out. But alas, after a sustained period of winter we
see a rebirth and life renew itself miraculously. Out of the ashes, comes new
life. How does this occur? Well, this is an example of fixed properties of time
and the eternal flame. Consider the fact that if we cease to exist, we no
longer perceive being reborn, just as the insects and plants but alas, they are
re-awakened after a long period of hibernation. So can this be true also of
humans? Can we be rise after a long period of hibernation or sleep. According
to nature, this might seem true. Why is it that nature can die and be reborn
and not man? Thus, fixed properties of time helps us to know that the leaves
and grass and insects that rise after every winter are just as immortal in
their essence and seem to have infinite rebirth and life. So why not humans who
can easily experience the same joy and contentment as do natural things. Thus,
the fixed properties of time is a perfect context to study such a phenomenon in
nature. We realize that the natural world is a dichotomy of the spiritual world
and shares its likenesses. As does the spirit and life is awakened in bees and
insects so is the same eschatology in humans. So does the cycle repeat itself?
Is rebirth and renewal endless? It certainly seems so every time we gaze upon a
pretty flower or butterfly. Just as bees live out their functions so does human
life experience the transcendence of immortal life? This is an important
concept not to overlook. Does death and renewal occur endlessly and is it
infinite. It seems that in its essence, it is infinite and everlasting thus
proving the rationale of fixed properties. Since all is uniform, all is
immortal. Let us look at the opposite coin. When grass grows, and flowers bloom,
their existence is far from perfect. Insects and animals often desecrate trees
and flowers, grass can be wild and full of weeds, mosquitoes and fleas can
cause havoc. Even locusts can destroy crop. Why does this annihilation occur simultaneously
and battle for survival ensue. Does this negate the immortality factor or is it
one and the same? Well, firstly, if we examine this closely, we notice that
bugs and insects can be quite unique, but due to their irrational nature, such
as competition and rivalry, they are pitted in a cycle of rebirth and
destruction. If you venture too close to a spider, it might eat you. Thus,
nature must be wary just as humans are wary, in order for their survival to
continue but the persistence of their natural selves which inherently implies immortality
must be understood. We look upon nature and natural selection as a foothold of
common understanding that nature is good. Thus, man must be good since nature
is good. If nature is good, then nature must be endless and everlasting. Thus
man is immortal and everlasting. This constitutes the basic principles inherent
in the fixed time principles. We are immortal by way of character just as
nature is beckoned time and again due to its character. Heavy rain or floods
might sweep away natural habitat but that doesn’t mean it does not revive
itself. When fixed properties of time are considered, we notice an inordinate
rebirth and renewal in the face of deterioration and decay, much similar to
mankind’s state, that helps us come to terms with our immortal and eternal
life.
