Sunday, April 5, 2009

Kosher

Something really struck me about the beginning of chapter nine in Breathing Space. Someone tells Neumark that: "Order in the kitchen keeps chaos at bay." 
Now, first of all, the sounds a little sexist. 
Secondly, I don't agree that order in the kitchen keeps chaos at bay. People could have the most beautifully well kept house, but be tearing down on the inside. And is it not the inside that matters most? What does the outside matter is the inside is peeling away?
Third, I think that some chaos can be beautiful. Everything can be falling apart on the outside. Walls come down, windows shatter, horns blare, the wind blows up all the remains. But on the inside, you are healing, you are smiling, and you are happy. 
That's the mystery that is chaos! That is the order in disorder. 
If you look at all the chaos, all the disorder in your life, it is likely to drive you insane. But, if you can look at a dirty kitchen and remember the process of making it dirty, and focus on the beautiful parts, then the outside doesn't matter because the inside is beautiful.

1 comment:

  1. I love this post! But you must admit, it is slightly, odd. I think it is all personal preference if chaos fuels beauty or if perfection fuels beauty. I would agree with you that dysfunction is the way I want my life, it's what keeps it interesting. But some people would not like perfect imperfections in there life. Like I said, it all depends on the person's perspective.

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