Mosaic Boston

Western cultures tend to be "monochronic" in that they view time as linear, with a definitive beginning and end. Time is viewed as limited, so we structure our lives by milestones, deadlines, and hard schedules. Polychronic cultures like Southern Europe, Latin American countries and the Middle East view time as cyclical and endless. Doing things right and maintaining harmony is more important than getting things done “on time.” If there are such stark contrasts in understanding time between cultures, how much more so between people and God? God is never late.