When the world is in chaos
When the world is in chaos, what do I do? Who do I talk to? How does that help? If it helps. Am I adding to the chaos? Am I offering some peace? When THE world is in chaos, does MY world have to be in chaos?
What is in my reach, what is definitely true, definitely measurable and definitely within my control? My body, I was born into it and will stay with it for the rest of my life. When in peak health, I feel invincible, motivated to go after my dreams, seek out new friendships and try out new moves. When in a slumber, I feel weak, knowing that I AM weak, or at least weaker than need be. I lack confidence, I hesitate to try out new things, I worry about meeting new people and I find ways to hide my body, which carries me in it, from the world.
So, when the world is in chaos, my body is a good place to start to take control. Be strong, be confident and be ready to face the chaos, without being swept away.
How do I deal with the world’s turmoil? How can I bear the sadness, the anger, the fear that goes with all that’s occurring? Someone somewhere has lost their home, so how can I not be upset for them? Someone somewhere has done something evil, so how can I not be mad? Someone somewhere can’t escape the chaos submerging them, how can I not feel frightened?
But if that isn’t happening to me, surely it’s a bit ungrateful that I can’t feel joy, contentment and relief for the situation that I’m in. If I’m not in the chaos, some gratitude and humility go a long way to give me inner peace and inner strength. It’s not that I should ignore the chaos, nor should I be devoid of all empathy. But perhaps focusing my emotions on actions that can help me avoid my own chaos and be prepared for chaos heading my way.
Who do I trust when the world’s gone insane? Who will be honest about the chaos? Who will offer genuine solutions? Who will be reliable as a confidant? Who depends on me to keep it together? What can I offer those who need me? What do I need from those I depend on?
I need to seek truth so that I’m not easily lied to. I need to avoid spreading other people’s speculations or lies, clouding the truth that other people are searching as well. I need to be as strong for my little ones as I’d hope someone might be for me. I need to value their presence in my life more than I mourn the losses of someone else’s life.
In the world of chaos, I have to do my best to bring some calm and order to my little part of the world. One puzzle piece at a time, we can all bring back harmony to the world.
In the world of chaos, if the chaos is where you stand, be strong, the storm will pass. To become a hero, first you must survive. Survive the chaos and be the hero that your loved ones need you to be, for them.