Structure and Flow

Everything in existence is bound by structure and flow. These energies go hand in hand. These energies are usually characterized as masculine and feminine energies.

Structure is a solid stable ground through which flow occurs. Each energy has its own characteristics. The structure holds and embraces, whereas the flow surrenders. Every aspect of our lives is a delicate dance between these two forces.

This post was inspired by my curiousity to explore the idea of these forces and how they show up day to day.

The world is a structure, and culture is flow. Our day-to-day rituals are a structure, whereas how we show up in each moment, is flow. The tree trunk and the branches are structured. The flowers, leaves and moss are the flow.  Our bodies are the structure, our personalities, creativity and intellect are part of the flow. Relationships are the structure, how we engage in it, is the flow. A new day is a structure, how we show up in it - is the flow.

As we can see, structure can be based on known, certain or pre-decided elements. It is a continued pattern. So any change needed in our lives depends on shifting in the day-to-day structure - our habits, behaviours, responses, identification with the circumstances and a devotion to show up every day. Structure holds. It is the base, the foundation, the skeleton. It is focused, laser-targeted and reveals clarity. 

Flow, however, is showing up in the uncertain. It changes day to day and time and time. It is an intangible element, that can't be measured - only experienced. It is a natural essence, the wilderness, the movements. Nature is unpredictable and its energies fluctuate. This is reflected in how we show up differently each day. It is fluid, playful, reflective and adaptive. 

Irrespective of our preferred genders, we all have our individual equilibrium of structure and flow. This is ever-evolving. As nature is transient.

There is still so much that I am looking forward to learning about the masculine and feminine energies. And intend to share this soon.