Values, Wisdom, Beliefs and Directions

Values, Wisdom, Beliefs and Directions

Building on the holistic approach promoted by the Matrix, this paper examines the importance of Directions in a changing world. The Matrix is the conceptual framework which integrates the four elements feel/think/act/time into a single holistic landscape of values and entities. Recognizing the role of memory in the thinking process, three integrating relationships provide a helpful starting mnemonic underpin to the issues under consideration, viz: the interactive cycle, the proactive sequence and a tensorial postulate linking quality, entity and quantity. The faceted format for articulating multivariable problems is shown as presenting a valuable series/parallel continuum which facilitates comprehension, interaction and processing towards useful outcomes and directions. The value of key words is emphasized and special attention is given to word grouping. These groupings when displayed on the Matrix provide visual patterns which facilitate the grasping of relationships. The question of the acceptance or rejection of linkages can hence be resolved simply and effectively at both the personal and collective levels. The four paradigms forming the title of this paper, Values (89.58), Wisdom (58.89), Beliefs (49.0), and Directions (59.86) are one such grouping and their display pattern is quite striking by the strong visual delineations of vertical energy and horizontal quality. The concept of positive or negative polarity which comes from perception is a vital ingredient and none of the four words would be meaningful or reliable in isolation; yet as a foursome they can be seen to converge, with Wisdom providing the sensitive determinant and Directions providing the critical outcome. Polarity and duality exert their share of influence on beliefs and behaviour. Quality and quantity, usually depicted as pulling in opposition, do in fact interweave in partnerships which through wise choices can lead to sound directions and positive evolution.