The Chaos Theory

...In the beginning, Hesiod says, there was Chaos, vast and dark. -Homer

The last few days have reaffirmed my belief in the Chaos Theory. I'm not referring to the Chaos Theory of Mathematics, I'm referring to the Chaos Theory of the Soul. The theory that states that one's universe reflects the atmosphere of the soul. This means that if you are at peace spiritually, then you will have a peaceful existence. One the other hand, if you have mental and spiritual chaos within, the outside world will reflect that back to you.

I have seen this theory in action at work this week. A couple of coworkers have the chaos thing going on. Everywhere they show up the work environment becomes tense. Rumors get started. People start arguing with other people. It's all due to the cloud of chaos that surrounds these people. They create disarray and discontentment and spread it around like pixy dust. Everyone gets swept up in their drama, and dare I say...untruths. We all work with someone who fits the description.

So what do you do to fix it? Homicide....ummmm...too messy. Arguing with them produces little effect since they tend to "jump horses" during an argument. "Jumping horses" refers to the arguing tactic of switching subjects and then sides in an argument. You just can't get them to pick a side and stick with it. What I have found that works with Chaos Bringers is simple. Ignore them. When that fails, walk away. When that fails, bring in a third party. When all else fails, remember, because of their type A personality, they'll die first...... :)