Magic In The Mess

There is magic in the mess.

If taking a binary view, mess often equals bad. Most of us strive to eradicate the mess in all parts of our work and life.

Yet even for the most organised in our midst, mess will exist somewhere.

Perhaps the question is how much mess might be part of being human.

Messy desks.

The messy middle of any important project.

Tangled messes in our gardens,

And especially in our hearts and minds.

As we meander through the mess - wherever and whatever it may be - how often do we find the magic hiding within?

A spark of brilliance contained in a random note.

The missing piece to an important puzzle.

A flower growing behind the overgrown bushes.

Clarity emerging as we untangle our thoughts and feelings.

Accomplishment as we move through to completion of our project.

At this time of year, it can feel messier than usual. I’m curious how you might stop to savour the magic in your mess?

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