Ep. 61: 3 Ways to Use Chaos to Thrive
How do you handle yourself in an environment filled with chaos? Do you fight it? Control the situation? Or do you go with the flow and find opportunities in the crisis? In this episode, Heather touches on chaos and why it’s not something that you should fear or resent. She will talk about what chaos truly is and how it has been presented in mythology, religion, and other beliefs. She will share the opportunities and lessons you can learn from chaos. Heather will share three best ways or tips to use chaos - plus a bonus tip that you shouldn’t miss! She will also share her personal experience with chaos and a book about surviving through the chaos. This episode is filled with amazing lessons in life and chaos, so make sure you listen till the end! Listen to the Episode Now: 0:27 Heather shares the reason why she wants to talk about chaos and what she hopes to bring in for this episode. 1:51 Heather shares the role of chaos in mythology, religion, and other beliefs. 3:54 What are the characteristics of chaos, what it reminds us and how does it show up in the human perspective. 6:33 Heather talks about being uncomfortable with chaos and shares her thoughts on control. 9:57 Heather shares her personal experience with chaos. 10:38 Heather shares the opportunity of chaos and the lessons that it can teach you. 11:18 Lesson #1: Chaos teaches us to find the balance between perseverance and surrender. 12:10 Lesson #2: Chaos teaches us to flow with life instead of fighting against the forces around us. 13:10 Lesson #3: Chaos teaches us to turn inward. 13:43 Heather shares a beautiful book that teaches how to create opportunity from chaos. 15:47 Heather shares three tips you can use to thrive in an environment filled with chaos. 18:35 How to use chaos #1: Embrace "maybe" and "I don't know". 19:32 How to use chaos #2: Lean into self-trust and intuition. 20:15 How to use chaos #3: When other people see obstacles, you will see chaos as an opportunity. 21:40 Heather gives a bonus way to use chaos - figure out your value and the hill you are going to die on. 24:38 Heather shares her thoughts on human sovereignty and how chaos helps her stand on her beliefs. Soul Stirring Quotes: “Chaos is really best characterized by two feelings: first is disorder and the second is confusion.” “Chaos is uncomfortable for us because it reminds us that we can only control ourselves. It's a very humbling experience.” “Chaos teaches you how to find your balance between perseverance and surrender.” “Chaos teaches you how to flow with life, to flow with what's being presented to you instead of fighting against the forces around you.” “Chaos is an opportunity for you to turn inward.” “You have the power to decide who you are, whether you are in the calm or the chaos.” “When you find yourself in a situation of chaos, instead of trying to find an answer, just embrace ‘I don’t know’ and ‘maybe’.” “Chaos helps you to lean into self-trust and intuition.” “When other people see obstacles in chaos, you are going to see opportunity.” “Chaos brings problems and problems bring a chance to find a creative solution. And that's what the market is interested in.” “In an environment like this one of the best things you can do for yourself is to figure out what you value. What is the hill you're going to die on?” Links Mentioned: Check out the “Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl here: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X Join The Atmana Intuitive Coach Collective Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atmanaintuitivecoachcollective Join the next Live Your Purpose, Launch Your Practice Workshop here: http://www.intuitivecoachlaunch.com/