Patterns universal theme

Patterns are archetypal models that show common occurring or repeating qualities. We can use these models to explore or create ideas, and works of art. 

Big ideas

• Your life is made by the patterns that you create. Be conscious of the repetitions.
• Structure is the container for growth and creativity.
• You are already a perfectly balanced mix of all your parts.
• Archetypes are models that illuminate but they do not replace individual thinking.
• When something exceptional occurs, notice it and celebrate it.

Patterns key concepts

• In coherence, all parts of the whole have an orderly or logical relationship. They work together.
• Entropy is a lack of predictable order, with randomness and apparent chaos in control.
• An exception is a case that does not conform to the normal rules. Exclusion from normal way of things.
• Formality is following exact accepted procedures of doing things. The recognized or accepted ways that become strict established customs.
• Idealism is imagining things in their perfect form. Looking at situations, theories or behaviors as if they are pure and will resolve in favor of that essential purity.
• A model is an object that represents another object, for planning or design purposes. The design that is to be copied.
• Perfection means lacking nothing essential, the most pure and complete version of something, without flaws.
• To repeat is to happen again. The same thing is said, done, experienced or produced over.
• Rituals are ceremonial acts, or a series of behaviors repeated regularly, for a specific (often spiritual) purpose.
• A utopia is a condition, place or state that has no flaws. A goal or idea for reform that seeks to completely end conflict.

Archetypes

animals: manatee, wolf

birds: canary, grouse

flowers: sunflower

foods: grapefruit

roles: dieter, dream lover,  farmer, perfectionist, thinker

settings: rain, stars

symbols: branch, code, suit

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