I did find some things instructive so I will attempt to draft some of them.
We are now learning that space is not only infinite, but it is also not static nor dead. The universe is not the sole product of a very large explosion, but rather an ever expanding, living place, where stars are born and die, galaxies develop planets and energy courses throughout. Just recently it was plainly demonstrated on earth that dry land did not move around on a finite volume of seas on plates, but the earth is growing , putting ever more distance between land as the earth itself expands. My thoughts turn to my human universe.
Things are always changing. Our memories try to explain things as a series of stationary events, but memory is myopic and cannot truly describe reality in its entirety. All the experiences, points of view, feelings, influences, and consequences experienced by each individual are in truth connected to every other person as we interact with them and are multiplied through a never ending continuum of time. Social networking has made this more and more clear as we make connections that are staggering in number and their affect though limited is overwhelming. The math is staggering so my mind looks instead for patterns to help me understand this life and I am focusing more and more on the closest relationships I have. My family.
As I pondered our solar system it became clear to me that it was a good model for a family. With dad and mom as the sun and the child is in orbit around them. The energy expended, or for lack of a better term, love is great and has a direct affect on the ability the child has to live and grow. Each child is different and needs more or less distance from parents to thrive. If they get too close they have no life because they are smothered and if their orbit is too distant they grow cold. It also occurred to me that it makes about as much sense to tell the sun it is too hot as it is for a child to tell their parents how to parent. It also follows that without the love of a stable parent it is very difficult to support life of any kind. Obedience to parents would seem to relate to a planet's undeviating orbit.
Further, the rotation of the earth, tilt, orbit, atmosphere, as well as its magnetic fields, core, oceans, and land all play a vital role in sponsoring life on this planet. Likewise, to develop our children there should be regular schedules, standards, family and home rules they can count on. They also need personal habits that build spiritual connections, personal confidence, know how and good health.
As the earth needs a moon to pull on it. Outside relationships are also important and motivating as long as they keep a reasonable distance. These relationships are not pivotal, but if stable they can be very beneficial.
Too much clutter can cause a meteor shower and if there is no atmosphere to buffer us and burn it up, the meteors can scar us or even destroy us.
Everything in order and everything in its place. My head hurts now. I think I'll take a nap.
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