It seems the two primary dynamics are synchronization, which is inherently centripetal, versus harmonization, which is effectively centrifugal. Both effectively entropic.

So, nodes and networks, organisms and ecosystems, particles and fields.

Galaxies are the consequent feedback loop between energy radiating toward infinity, harmonizing across the void, as structure coalesces toward equilibrium, spiraling into the vortex in the middle.

Like the number line, from zero to infinity.

We have the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems processing the energy driving us on, as the central nervous system sorts through the information precipitating out. Motor and steering.

Consequently we are that constant tension between the anarchies of desire and the tyrannies of judgement. The energies of youth, versus the lessons of age. One motivating, the other defining.

Energy drives the wave, as the fluctuations rise and fall. One going past to future, as the other side of the coin goes future to past.

As consciousness goes past to future, while thoughts go future to past.