By Clay Fulghum
Zima’s life was going nowhere. Then she heard about Chaos Theory, which says small changes in the beginning can yield unpredictable, non-linear outcomes. For example, butterflies flapping their wings in Peru can can cause flooding in China.
She thought: I’m going to make a change. Maybe something good will happen.
She gave up smoking. Bam. For a week.
It was hard. Too hard. She went out to buy a pack.
But in line, yet another reversal. No, I want to quit, just for health!
She turned around abruptly—bumping into a tall figure behind her.
“Hello,’ he said. “My name is Al.”
Something good always ensues from chaos if we look for the silver lining. Nice work Clay! 🙂
Thank you so much.
I was trying to suggest here that perhaps it’s possible to change our so-called Fate–with the blessing of science. The old way of thinking is that we are helpless against the forces that control us. Now we know we can tinker significantly with those forces. At least it’s worth a try!
The benefits of smoking cessation!!! Hope the guy wasn’t in line for a pack.
Hey, that is another story!