Structure: Time, Space and Matter

In the final analysis, structure determines time, space and matter - the fundamental ingredients that make up the universe. Having structure gives us stability such that we have enough time to put in enough effort to accomplish things. Structure fixes when (time) and where (space) we do what we do (matter). With a structure in place, our struggles become effortless, just like a tree with strong trunk that can easily ride through storms.

Yet structure is often deemed lack of freedom. In the age of personal freedom, more and more people give up structure that our culture gives us. The consequence is not hard to imaging - our coming generations will be less structured in their lives, easily swayed by popular culture, and have to struggle harder to achieve what we used to achieve quite naturally.