How to Live in Chaos

With the advent of "The Secret" and the Law of Attraction, many are attempting to live their lives in a safe, secure, organized environment. Unfortunately, as soon as the proverbial wrench is thrown into their perfect world, these same people are left with a feeling of lost hope. But it is possible to live your life without the brakes on. Here are some tips to thrive in an otherwise chaotic environment.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• faith

1. REFRAME YOUR PERSPECTIVE: It's easy, almost logical, to think that what happens to us on a daily basis is somehow organized, pre-ordained, controlled by us. But the reality is that the majority of what happens to us is completely random. For example, you have no control over the weather, traffic, people who stop to say "Hi" to you, the economy, telemarketers, cable television, etc. We're so used to these daily occurences, and actually expect them, that we condition ourselves into believing that we somehow had something to do with it. Reframe your perspective and understand that daily occurences are random. It's your reaction to them that remains controlled.

2. DEVELOP FAITH: Of course, the above realization is scary. Are we really that vulnerable? No! All of recorded history has followed this same principle. And the world has been here for a very long time. It's actually a very safe place to be. You just have to develop enough confidence to thrive in it.

3. SAY "YES" TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES: With that said, you should now begin to notice a variety of experiences waiting for you to explore. Pick and choose. Say "Yes" to more options, instead of saying "No" because it doesn't fit into your plans. Remember, you can always go home at the end of the day.

4. EXPECT UNCOMFORTABLE FEELINGS: Any time you start something new, you will feel uncomfortable with it. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's not your intuition trying to tell you that you're about to go down the wrong path. It's not God or the devil sending you some sort of message. It's just new! More than likely, you're confusing nervous emotion with excitement. You're excited! But have forgotten what that feels like. Jump in. The water's fine.

Tips & Warnings

• Many of our social leaders have had a tendency to try something completely new just because the opportunity presented itself. Arnold Schwarzenegger did not expect to become governor of California when he first landed on US soil from Austria. The opportunity presented itself and he went for it. The same can be said of Jesse Ventura, Barack Obama, and even Jesus Christ! Many actors started acting when a friend introduced them to the field. You too can experience new things you never planned to do. From dropping everything to go watch that movie, to suddenly deciding to go back to school. The world will still be here when you get back.
• Take baby steps, if necessary. If you do experience intense fear when undertaking a new project, stop what your doing and come back to it another day. No sense in inducing a heart attack just for the sake of a new experience.