Comfortable in Chaos?

The title says it all. Just how comfortable can someone be in the midst of chaos?

The above picture may not look very chaotic, but pictures can be very deceptive. To a scuba diver trained in rescuing other scuba divers in trouble, the above picture means something very different than the new scuba diver. A cubic foot of sea water weight 64 pounds with no motion. Looking at the size of the waves, it is conceivable that someone could drown easily given the force of water hitting a person.

A trained Rescue Diver recognizes the force of the water, knows what the person in trouble is experiencing, and knows how to effect a rescue without putting themselves in danger. So how does someone become trained as a Rescue Diver?

First, they must be an Advanced Open Water diver. Next, they must be trained in CPR. They must also complete a classroom training course, and lastly, the must perform simulated rescues in open water under the supervision of an instructor. The in-water portion involves surface and underwater rescues, administering rescue breathing while in water, and administering oxygen to a diver on shore. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be tired but you will be more comfortable in the water when a rescue is needed.

In this day and time, it seems that life can (and is) chaotic. So much can change from day to day, and we must learn how to handle the chaos we encounter. We must always face the reality of the situation we find ourselves in, along with a dose of optimism that helps us to see the end of the story in a positive light. As long as we can maintain that glimmer of optimism, we can be more comfortable in the midst of chaos.

Until next time,

Charles Cain