Structure and Freedom
It's Structure month at Elan Family Wellness Centre-Thanks Dr Robert Clarke for some words about how Structure can lead to more Freedom in our Life!
Sometimes we resist structure because we value our freedom. What we need to shift is our perspective. Having a structure actually allows for greater freedom within the structure. The structure, if set up well, helps take care of the essential commitments of our lives.
As an example, having a designated place for keys when you come in the door allows you the opportunity to know where your keys are, saving you the hassle of looking for them later.
A kitchen where you know where everything is, is much easier to cook in and allows the creative cooking process to happen. The structure or organization of the kitchen gives more freedom to the cook.
Sometimes it's externally applied structure that we resist. In these cases it is good to step back and see if the they are serving on a bigger level. Sometimes we gain perspective by doing this. Other times we may learn how to change the structure to make it more effective.
Remember, in your world you can create the structures so they serve you. Freeing you up, knowing that things in your world are taken care of by the structures you have put into place.
For those who like creating structure, remember that your structure my not suit the people around you. So when building collective structure all perspectives must be considered so that it can serve the greater good for all.
Notice the structures that already exist: work/school schedule, meal times, yoga or workout classes you may attend, how you organize your kitchen, your desk, your craft boxes. See what’s working and what’s not, change the ones that are no longer serving you and see how it help you find more freedom along the way.
~ Dr. Rob
As an example, having a designated place for keys when you come in the door allows you the opportunity to know where your keys are, saving you the hassle of looking for them later.
A kitchen where you know where everything is, is much easier to cook in and allows the creative cooking process to happen. The structure or organization of the kitchen gives more freedom to the cook.
Sometimes it's externally applied structure that we resist. In these cases it is good to step back and see if the they are serving on a bigger level. Sometimes we gain perspective by doing this. Other times we may learn how to change the structure to make it more effective.
Remember, in your world you can create the structures so they serve you. Freeing you up, knowing that things in your world are taken care of by the structures you have put into place.
For those who like creating structure, remember that your structure my not suit the people around you. So when building collective structure all perspectives must be considered so that it can serve the greater good for all.
Notice the structures that already exist: work/school schedule, meal times, yoga or workout classes you may attend, how you organize your kitchen, your desk, your craft boxes. See what’s working and what’s not, change the ones that are no longer serving you and see how it help you find more freedom along the way.
~ Dr. Rob
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