Structure.

June 1, 2025

Structure has often eluded me. Which is why I find myself finally getting to my blog at 8:37pm, Hawai’i Time. Which means, most of the world is already experiencing tomorrow. That whole concept always blows my mind. It’s crazy to think that it’s early in the morning somewhere in the world and there Monday has already begun.

Getting back to structure. This upcoming week, I decided I would start to structure my posts to have a daily theme. Right now, I am learning to willingly create structure, and more freely within it. I think the cliche is, “Discipline = freedom” and although that resonates deeply with me, I haven’t been the best at putting it into action. To take things from words to action can be such a pain in the ass at times. I am realizing, however, that I was looking at it all wrong. “Discipline = freedom” sounded like a cage to me and I have always fought for my own autonomy. So, I avoided it and wrapped guilt around avoiding it. I would try to enact discipline by writing down a schedule and making a to-do list and trying to plan things far in advance. But, I would often find myself not following through and then, just giving up the whole thing completely.

Recently, I am beginning to realize that discipline, simply means structure and structure, is simple and sacred. Structure is foundational. Structure allows for unlimited creativity, receptivity and follow through. With it, the potential becomes unlimited. To create structure, is to be intentional about your life. It is a quiet, yet powerful prayer to God, that doesn’t just ask, it honor’s. It honor’s the power of choice that we’ve been given. It honor’s the fact that we get to create whatever life we want to experience. When you zoom out to understand this paradox, you realize, deeply that every single one of us is blessed. Without one, you cannot understand the value of the other.

If you are reading this, this is your sign to consider allowing space for structure in your life. This is your sign to consider rooting more of your life into a harmonious structure. One that allows you to build traction toward’s your goal’s, nourish your body, nurture those you love, say many prayer’s to God of grace and appreciation, and experience the world in a unique and memorable way. Structure is not a prison. It is a balanced blueprint of the kind of life you want to build.

Be good to yourself.

Love Always,

Ariel