The Value of Chaos

According to mythology, Khaos was the first being to come into existence. In Biblical usage, it is an abyss. In society, it is a state of lawlessness. In science it is a lack of intelligible pattern or combination, and in mathematics and physics, chaos theory deals with the behavior of certain nonlinear dynamic systems.

All of these definitions have something in common. Chaos represents a negative way of existing in the world that brings disorganization and is harmful to living a productive life. This can definitely be true, but as with most things, it is also not that simple

Returning to Greek and Roman Mythology, Khaos was not only the first being at the dawn of creation, she also can be seen as the mother and grandmother of

Earth, Air, Love, Night and Day. In other words, she was the mother out of

which came all that exist.

Later in the development of mythology, Khaos was redefined as the mix of elements which existed in the primordial universe. The modern word chaos comes from this name, and can be defined as the void from which all things developed into a distinctive entity.

When seen in this light, it is easier to recognize that chaos has an important purpose to serve and has value in our lives.