Vywe | Flow

Definition:

Whilst yürna refers to the journey of life, vywe refers to the unpredictability of life. It is the word used to describe the way life will suddenly change course, both in minor and major ways. It is the spontaneity, impulsiveness, and randomness of life.

Equally, it is the word used to describe the necessary response to the flow of life: going with the flow. It refers to the flexibility needed when coming up against an obstacle. Thus when life flows, we try to flow with it.

Etymology:

The word vywe comes from the word vróva, which means 'flow'. However, whilst vywe refers to the ebb and flow of life's unpredictability, vróva refers to the more literal flow of water.

As such, conceptually, the flow of vywe can be understood in the same way as the flow of a stream or river: changing course in response to obstacles, yet ultimately reaching its destination of the sea.

Explanation:

Because Kibtisk philosophy acknowledges that we are all on a life-journey which is unpredictable despite our best efforts, the principle of vywe is key to our thinking. Not only does it encapsulate the unpredictability that we experience in our day-to-day lives, but also expressed the much-needed flexibility the traveller needs upon this journey.

Vywe as a Kibtisk Principle is not only descriptive of the flow of life, but is also prescriptive as a response to life. Whilst planning and organising is necessary, there are times on our journey when flexibility is needed in response to obstacles with the knowledge that because of the flow of life, we will reach our destination.

Therefore, vywe is a principle and a virtue. The follower of the Kibtisk Way aims to embody vywe as often as needed, especially in interpersonal relationships, being supple and uncoercive, and trusting that whilst the path of the journey may alter, the destination is still reachable.