We tease ourselves. Letting light in through the blinds, a
sliver of concentrated photons warms the air as energy escapes. Observing the
world as a peaceful ocean devoid of chaos. The world tends towards disorder.
Yet, we continually organize our desk and our vanity, store cups in the top
right cabinet, set forks on the left of plates soon to be soiled, replaced by
seemingly identical ones. Tomorrow, the shelf we so recently wiped will hold
fast to allergens floating in the still, musty air.
Our bodies age as we fight an inefficient battle. Anabolic
attempts towards building up are countered by catabolic actions with only one
certain aim, death. Soon, the running slows to walking, then to crawling, as
our cells digress to a slow motionless slumber.
Our fight shouldn’t be to maintain order. In a world full of
chaos, notice as energy is transferred that nature claims its heat tax. Rather,
we should seek structure in our minds. Order the thoughts that direct our
actions. A still and focused heart and mind are the best defense to a chaotic
world, coming soon to collect its tax on your life.
