urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:lordlucien Is Everybody In? The Ceremony Is About To Begin! Lucien 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:lordlucien:1966 My Theory of Chaos 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z It's been a hellish few days.&nbsp; I think I'm actually beginning to get my sanity back.&nbsp; At least I slept well last night as opposed to the two nights before.<br /><br />It is amazing how life changes every day and we don't even realize it until it smacks us in the face.&nbsp; Other people go through changes and we don't even take a second look unless they're directly related to us in some way.<br /><br />I have this theory.&nbsp; It's my Chaos theory.&nbsp; It goes something like this...<br /><br />Let's say you're driving down the road and you notice you Check Engine light has just come on.&nbsp; You see the light.&nbsp; You know what it means, but your car seems to be running perfectly.&nbsp; You blow it off as nothing and go on about your business.<br /><br />Then, a couple days later, you notice your car is making this really funny sound and again, you see the Check Engine light is on.&nbsp; You are more aware now because your car is acting strange.&nbsp; You know you don't have the money to take it to the shop until you get paid next week.&nbsp; You slowly let out a deep breath and cross your fingers that it will be ok until then.&nbsp; Of course, in the back of your mind, you don't think anything's really wrong with your car and you aren't even really concerned about getting it to the garage.<br /><br />It's Friday morning, rush hour traffic.&nbsp; You have a huge meeting today at work with your boss and other important officials at your company.&nbsp; You've spent time making sure you look your best.&nbsp; You don't have a worry in the world.&nbsp; But wait!&nbsp; Your car starts to sputter...then it shuts off.&nbsp; Your heart begins to beat faster as you try to restart your car.&nbsp; Nothing happens.&nbsp; Traffic has finally started moving and now everyone is beeping at you because you're blocking traffic.&nbsp; You close your eyes, cross your fingers and try to crank your car one more time.&nbsp; Again, nothing.&nbsp; The Check Engine light stares back at you as if to say, "told ya so".<br /><br />Now you're screwed!&nbsp; You're late for work.&nbsp; Your boss is pissed off because YOU have the only copy of important materials needed for the meeting.&nbsp; You can't find a wrecker service who can get to your car for an hour.&nbsp; <br /><br />Moral of the story?<br /><br />When the Universe gives you subtle hints, pay attention!!&nbsp; If not, Chaos will take over and then you will have no other choice but to pay attention.&nbsp; Change is inevitable.&nbsp; It is up to you to decide whether you control it or whether Chaos controls it.<br /><br />So, let's just say that Chaos slapped me in the face.&nbsp; I am paying attention now!