Human Life Progress Represented by the Spiral

Human life progression can be looked at as a spiral – ߕߏߜ߭ߏߘߏ߬ߕߟߐ߫ߣ  togodòtlɔ́n in the Fɔ̀n dialect of the Ajã language. Though life goes in a circular motion according to Afrikan cosmology, for forward movement to happen, the two ends of the circle must not meet. Thus, each circular movement goes around and extends outward, resulting in a spiral pattern. The extensions of the circles, resulting in spirals, represent growth. The wider the extension, the greater the growth. The level of growth can be assessed by how close each circular segment of the spiral is to one another. The more extended in distance, the more the growth and vice versa. However, as it is said and is so, that there is always room for growth; room for your spiral to extend.

Each person’s spiral is just that – personal. As in the case of the togodòtlɔ́n depicted here, we see an evenness in its motion. According to the individual, this can mean a consistency in positive action, or a stagnation of sorts. And of course, we all know too well the concept of life "spiraling out of control". I can attest! 😂

This spirality is not confined to the individual. It goes for heterosexual couples, families, communities, and friendships. Whatever the case, it’s time for us to assess what kinds of spiral we each have. Ask yourself: Where am I in my personal spiral?

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