Life, in all its complexity, often unfolds within the interplay of two fundamental dimensions: the structural and the cyclical. These dimensions provide a useful lens through which human experience, behavior, and decision-making can be understood. On the one hand, the structural aspects of life refer to those elements that are relatively stable, deeply rooted, and slow to evolve—such as institutions, family traditions, cultural norms, or even one’s socioeconomic background. On the other hand, the cyclical aspects represent the transient, unpredictable, and often circumstantial conditions that can disrupt, challenge, or temporarily influence our trajectory—such as an economic crisis, a chance encounter, or a health emergency.
Built to Last or Moved by the Moment…
Life, in all its complexity, often unfolds within the interplay of two fundamental dimensions: the structural and the cyclical. These dimensions provide a useful lens through which human experience, behavior, and decision-making can be understood. On the one hand, the structural aspects of life refer to those elements that are relatively stable, deeply rooted, and slow to evolve—such as institutions, family traditions, cultural norms, or even one’s socioeconomic background. On the other hand, the cyclical aspects represent the transient, unpredictable, and often circumstantial conditions that can disrupt, challenge, or temporarily influence our trajectory—such as an economic crisis, a chance encounter, or a health emergency.