Option 1: The Indigenous Philosophy (Informative/Educational)
: Most of us see time as a straight line, but for many Indigenous cultures, time is a circle. The concept of the Everywhen —a term coined by anthropologist W.E.H. Stanner—describes a world where ancestral spirits and the present moment are constantly intertwined. It’s not just "back then"; it’s everywhen . Everywhen
: In this view, we don't just inherit the land from our ancestors; we live alongside them in the eternal present. but for many Indigenous cultures
This post focuses on the Australian Aboriginal concept of "The Everywhen," which describes a cyclical understanding of time where the past, present, and future coexist. : Beyond Linear Time: Understanding the Everywhen Everywhen