A Simple Metaphysical Model of the Universe F. Kevin Owen Complere Inc. Pacific Grove CA and Andrew K Owen University of Oxford, Oxford UK Summary The questionable notion that the Universe began with a so-called “Big Bang” is at best a tenuous idea. It begs the obvious layperson questions: What was there before it occurred? Where did all the energy and matter come from? What caused it to happen? How will the universe end? On the contrary, in this paper we will provide simple evidence to support the concept of a cyclic universe and estimate the period of each complete cycle. We also postulate that the Universe is, has been, and always will be. It is infinite in space, having no beginning or end. In a metaphysical sense, it is an evolving, ever changing cyclic system that gives birth and swallows up matter in an infinite number of continuous cycles. Introduction In his classic paper, Hubble presented evidence, based on observations of nearby galaxies, that the Universe is expanding, and that galaxies are receding with velocities that are proportional to their distance from us. (Table 1, Ref. 1). This is known as Hubble’s Law, and the slope of the proposed linear relationship between recession velocity and distance is known as the Hubble Constant. This linear model indicates that the Universe continues to expand indefinitely until all its energy is expended and it cools towards absolute zero, leaving a foreboding expanse of lifeless desolation! Our cyclic model, based on simple kinematic, quadratic and gravitational principles, suggests a much brighter future, one of cyclic rebirth rather than one of gradual decay and death. First Phase of the Cosmic Cycle: