first. The pendulum of life swings, sweeping up to one side, but before it turns and swings the other way there is a pause, that magical moment where everything is possible, where problems reveal their hidden solutions. This magical space is what we call chaos. It is natural at first to feel anxiety in this space when familiar movement stops and no

a disaster is a lot like a revolution when it comes to disruption and improvisation, to new roles and an unnerving or exhilarating sense that now anything is possible.

Say to my soul, “Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away.” Then give me grace to rise and follow Thee up from this misty lowland where I have wandered so long.