Saturday, June 16, 2012
A Look In
What is meant by "chaos and confusion?" Is it the total awareness that one isn't in control, or that what is going on around you has escalated to a point that brings no comfort? I think this phrase brings about a plethora of meanings to the people that use it. So why bother asking this question? I ask because it hit me that after defining what "chaos and confusion" means, it seems that the common answer points to not having control. So if this is true then life in general must be a constant state of chaos and confusion? So, why is it that we don't see life this way at all times? Asking this question brought me to a realization and a since of comfort and it's this; the little things in life like laughter, anger, joy, and love bring about and evoke feelings that "chaos and confusion" can't overcome. Given, there are moments in life that force us to see that we aren't in control and cause feelings of absolute vulnerability but they are just that, moments. So when these moments hit and life seems overwhelming and in control of you remember that it is what happens outside of chaos and confusion that make life the wonderful thing that it can be.
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Glad you are pondering the philosophical issues and quandaries which define our life missions and whether or not we'll have the tools (and wherewithal) to accomplish them in this seeming world of chaos. Whatever credit you give to Jesus (or any other iconoclast), don't forget to give the same to yourself. It is not humble to claim unworthiness in the eyes' of the Lord; He lives through precious you and me. Be an iconoclast (as Jesus was) and make the religion the means to a happy life and be ready to destroy the Temple, if necessary.
ReplyDeleteCool thoughts. Here's a couple of mine that I hope add well to the process. I believe with my whole heart that Christ Jesus came to show us that the dominion God gave us was spiritual and powerful and made us in charge of our lives when we follow his teachings. "He that followeth me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do because I go unto my Father." It's an epic challenge, but one well worth taking. Blessings to you.
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