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Dialogue #32
Endurance (Heng)
Metaphors: Perseverance / Continuity
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Social A dialogue may be characterized by a self-renewing movement acting alternately on itself and on society. For a dialogue of superior values this ensures a flexibility in response to the environment which is grounded on an inner directive that governs all its actions.
Sub-conditions:
1. The dialogue can only ensure enduring effects through careful action over a long period that precludes any form of precipitate action. (Resulting in: Power).
2. If the strength of the dialogue is greater than its material resources, successful control may avoid an inappropriate response. (Resulting in: Conscientiousness).
3. Inconsistency on the part of the dialogue, in response to external events, leads to unexpected forms of humiliation. (Resulting in: Liberation).
4. For the dialogue to achieve success through persistence, it is necessary that the action should be appropriate. (Resulting in: Advancement).
5. If the dialogue undertakes an active role, it should remain flexible in adapting to circumstances in the light of its enduring values; whereas in a passive role, it should be consistent in conforming to external guidelines. (Resulting in: Importance).
6. If the dialogue is permanently agitated, any attempt to produce enduring effects is undermined. (Resulting in: Cultural heritage).
Transformation sequence Endurance cannot continue indefinitely, therefore withdrawal takes place. (Resulting in: Withdrawal).
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Earlier version in 2nd edition of Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential (1986).
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