As we consider the Theory of the Time-Energy Relationship, we begin at first to come to some vague realizations. The first and foremost is the true understanding of the meaning of the non-existence of space. In search of a replacement for this lost order, we come to the only alternative available to us; time. We are supposing however, in this selection that there is no other alternative, since, once we eliminated the notion of space, the notion of matter and its inherent spatial qualities as replacement became completely untenable.

The temporal order, whether we are aware of it or not, appears to be the supreme order. How we structure it to our own satisfaction is strictly an individual matter. The greatest difficulty we might have with our own visualizations of the universe is our inherent human tendency to see things two-, three- or even four-dimensionally. In order to fully comprehend our universe we must continually remind ourselves that it is in reality, just a "node"-not a node in space as we might perceive it, but just a node. It cannot even be a point, since a point suggests a coordinate system which in turn suggests a spatial representation-space.

So what are the "human" aspects of this theory? The greater difficulties incurred might be three things. The first of these is the human tendency to attempt to spatially visualize things. The next is partially due to the difficulty of spatially visualizing certain aspects of this theory, not the least of which is the gigantism of probability proportions one must intellectually wrestle with, which at times may produce a problem in its sheer incomprehensibility, especially if one relies strictly upon visualization of a situation or concept.

The final one is one of awareness-that is-having become "aware" of the implications of the theory, which tends to produce "uneasiness" in the mind of the "comprehender." Undoubtedly, I have had to deal with this myself for the last several years, having been aware of its consequences for as long. I comment on these difficulties here.

This is a terribly difficult thing to do, because there can be no actual true visualization, other than the one you see before you (i.e. "real life"). Essentially this means that, no matter what visualization you choose to attempt, it can never properly depict the case at hand. We are confined to merely examining things on a case-by-case basis, using different visualizations to depict different situations, particularly when relating one aspect of the theory to another.

This difficulty arises because of the non-existence of space and the very implication of it as relating to "spatial" visualizations. For me, it is not an easy thing to do, and it is the greatest difficulty to overcome.

It may not be impossible, however. At the very least, one may use one's "surroundings" as the case, itself, for comprehending the ideas presented here. This is especially true if one realizes or becomes aware of the "roundness" inherent in one's sphere of perception, and then suddenly realizing the absolute silliness of it when tossed against our previous perceptions. This is the correct "template" to use in any case. However, getting to that level of perception may prove to be exasperating. As for myself, I fell upon it accidentally-as an awareness.

If one must use spatial visualizations, then I suggest visualizations of two kinds; first, one can visualize a time-line of infinite length, broken down into an infinite number of segments of equal length and shape ("shape" implies a varying density along the time-line), and second, envision yourself as a particle seeking out your next period of existence.

The second difficulty is the incomprehensibility of certain aspects of the theory. In particular, it is difficult to sit down and read this theory, which suggests that repeatability of the universe as a foregone conclusion, and then step outside and look around, noting how many trillions to the power of trillions of variables are there for us to "see." One would then wonder that if the entire universe were contained in a single glass of swirling water, how long would it take before all of the particles in the glass returned to the same identical energy state they had at the present moment.

Next, one would look around and see trees swaying in the wind, a blue sky above (with stars-if at night) and grass beneath one's feet and realize that if the universe had returned to this very moment from trillions of years ago and then perhaps only one molecule of air was out of place, it would have to continue on until it repeated exactly and perfectly. But that would only be for this planet. What about the rest of the planets? What about the rest of the galaxy, and, in particular, the rest of the universe?

This is not even remotely similar to the "one-thousand dice" problem-at least in human terms. In human terms, we can actually envision all one-thousand dice eventually coming up sixes. In the face of all we see around us and know to exist however, the odds would stack up to a number large enough to rival infinity-at least in terms of human comprehension. This makes the theory not only difficult to perceive, but difficult to accept. The main difficulty here is that acceptance is dependent upon perception. It is only perceptible as long as one does not go outside and take a look around, and more perceptible if one is only dealing with a universe constructed of two or three particles instead of a virtually infinite number of them.

One might suggest that chaos rules the universe but even in chaotic systems we find a great deal of symmetry. This suggests a limitation in variables (degrees of freedom) not yet understood by modern science-especially quantum physics, which purports, more than anything, randomness and probability in the universe. The power of the Time-Energy Theory is in showing these variables for what they are.

 Awareness

The third major difficulty of this theory is one of awareness. Upon reaching a complete understanding of it, one must immediately begin to question the nature of one's own existence. This quite naturally assumes that the individual in question has, indeed, completely understood the theory at the level intended, and has been able to overcome the other two major difficulties. The first two are usually enough to stop most people, but if they do not then one must deal directly with the third.

Certainly, most individuals will attain an intellectual grasp of the subject and be able to agree at that level that, yes, indeed, this is logical and makes sense. But those will not have the difficulty of "knowing." Not the knowledge per se, but the realization of the fact of what has been pointed out.

For example, you might tell a person that there is a huge monster on the loose on the other side of town. Of course, since we do not believe in monsters because they exist only in fairy tales and sci-fi movies, you would not believe it until you saw it on the television news. Then you would believe, but only on an intellectual level. Not until you saw the monster face-to-face would you come to the true realization of its existence. This is called "knowing."

One should not be fooled by the power of the realization. The Time-Energy Theory is an intellectual monster which very few individuals will come to fully understand. And once you understand it, you cannot escape from it. It must be faced head-on.

At first, it seems like it wants to strip away your reality, and replace it with its own hideous device. Eventually, you will find it nothing more than a big teddy bear that wants to play, but this may take a little time to realize. It takes, more than anything, a little getting used to. It is a great deal like learning-it goes with trying to think in different terms.

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