Navigating the Chaos: A Symphony of Life's Constants

In the harmonious rhythm of the universe, there is a melody that binds us— a song that speaks of the ebbs and flows, the chaos and constants of life. It is in this orchestra that we find the words of wisdom from sages’ past, and today, we borrow from the poetic wisdom of Maya Angelou to navigate this dance.

 "Life," she said, "is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 The Constants of Life

Life, like the mighty river, has its constants: love, pain, joy, and sorrow. These are the threads that weave the tapestry of our existence. They are unyielding and steadfast, reminding us that in chaos, there is a pattern, and in disorder, a hidden order.

 Tying the Loose Ends

But amid these constants, there are threads left astray— the unresolved quarrels, the dreams yet unfulfilled, the whispered 'sorry' that never left our lips. To tie these loose ends is to find closure, to turn our backs to the setting sun with the assurance that the dawn will bring a new narrative.

 Shifting the Balance

Just as seasons shift in their preordained cadence, so does the balance in our lives. Sometimes, the weight of pain shadows joy, and sometimes love shines brighter than despair. Recognizing these shifts, and understanding their transient nature, helps us not to be overwhelmed by their tyranny.

 The Movers and Shakers: People in our Lives

Some of the most profound shifts come from those around us. Friends who become strangers, strangers who become confidantes. They tip our scales, sometimes with a feather's touch and at other times with a storm's fury. But they teach us, mold us, and shape the clay of our being.

 Life's Categories and Corners

We can divide our lives into categories, much like rooms in a grand mansion. There's a room for love, another for ambition, one for solitude, and yet another for communal joy. Knowing which room to retreat to, to mend or celebrate, is the art of living.

 Events that Reshape

Some events, like a sculptor's chisel, reshape our very essence. A birth, a death, a chance meeting at a crossroads. These situations, though chaotic, are transformative. They remind us of the fragility and beauty of existence.

 Feeling Unsettled in the Dance

In the vast ballroom of life, we often feel out of step. The music's too fast, or our feet too slow. It's all right to feel unsettled. It's okay to miss a beat. For in these moments of chaos, we learn. We grow.

 Sensitivity to Life's Movements

Like a leaf sensing the wind's shift, being sensitive to changes, to movements in our lives, lets us flow with grace. It's this sensitivity that makes us human, that makes us alive.

 In the Midst of Chaos, Finding Peace

And so, as we wade through life's chaos, we come to its core— peace. Angelou once remarked, "I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself." This home is peace, found not in the absence of chaos but in its very heart.

 Embrace the constants, tie those loose ends, shift with the balance, and remember: in every corner of life's categorization, in every event that seeks to reshape you, there's a song, a melody, a dance. And when you find yourself unsettled, remember Maya's words, dance to your rhythm, and in the midst of life's chaos, you'll find your peace.

Alberta McKinney Master Business Coach "To Your Success"