Celebrate the Chaos
- traci0428
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
In some very unscientific sampling of my friends and colleagues, I've discovered that this picture of my current egg carton sparks a surprising range of reactions. For a long time, I thought I had OCD tendencies - until I watched a few of them respond to it.
I usually like order in my life. I can't stand those red notification bubbles on my phone. I still use a paper planner, color-coded with different pens for each of my jobs. And don't even get me started on the correct orientation of a toilet paper roll. (It goes over. That's not an opinion - that's fact.)
But for some reason, I love pulling eggs out of the carton randomly. It feels weirdly empowering - like the eggs have no idea which one I'm coming for next.
Sure, taking eggs out randomly might look chaotic, maybe even risky for balance. But it still works. Life doesn't always follow a neat and tidy plan - and that's especially true if you're walking through the foster care journey. Setbacks, schedule changes, big emotions - they come at you constantly. So how do you find beauty in the chaos?
Life will never be perfectly balanced. Sometimes it tilts, wobbles, and threatens to tip. But that's where the magic happens. That's where you learn to hold steady, laugh at the mess, and most importantly - not give up.
It's hard to let go of control. I still feel a pang every time those red bubbles pop up again. But maybe it's time to shift our perspective. Instead of seeing endless messages demanding a response, maybe I need to see them as reminders that people are thinking of me. Maybe the messy egg carton is a tribute to the cook's creative spirit - a celebration of freedom
over form.
As for the toilet paper roll? I'm sorry - no new lens there. It rolls over. End of story.
So go celebrate the chaos that is your life today. These days - and their issues - will pass, only to be replaced by new ones. Embrace your people. Breathe deep. And go make some eggs.
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