I've been thinking a lot about entropy lately. More specifically, how entropic states arrive dynamically on a linear timeline. - you know... when it rains it pours...
An interesting, yet simplified explanation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics by chatGPT... goes like "In an isolated system, entropy never decreases. Left alone, things naturally move toward more disorder."
The probability of a room becoming messy is much greater than it becoming clean and tidy.
For me, it's like sitting still, isolated on a raft in the ocean and not having one move left. - In the spirit of transparency, I've felt that way for several years. Like sitting hopelessly alone on that tiny raft. It's frightening at times.
Probably why I started this whole entropy journey in the first place... lol
Why would I mention this publicly? Because sometimes you have to show your work. In five years of journey entries, I've typically shared the conclusion in hopes someone else will find value in it. So many of those entries came with much suffering (and no one needs to see that shit. lol)
If you feel this way my friend, you are not alone.
If it feels like everything is out of your control... you are NOT alone. The world is chaos right now. (high entropy → lots of unpredictability) - It's pretty easy to lose your voice and fall through the cracks.
I just want you to know... I also know how this hurts.
You are not alone.
Here's something I do to survive some of the worst moments. - I challenge you to focus your attention right now on helping another person.
Take this moment to enter a state of gratitude. Focus on a few items you are grateful for and say them out loud, over and over. If you are sitting, stand up! If you are standing, start moving! Clap your hands, smile big and become thankful for each of those items.
It might take a moment but your state will change. You will feel that heavy feeling leave and almost magically, you will be ready to help another person.
Start small. Think about the people in your life. Do it. You got this!
