Julia Griffin - author
Published in the Persimmon Tree Forum
Summer 2026
21st March 2026
There is a natural law of the Universe that requires balance in order for life to thrive. Without balance, there is chaos, which fills the void that opens up as a consequence. However, if we challenge chaos, will this not lead to more chaos and conflict? Surely this can only be replaced by the peace of truth and reason.
Chaos is aggressive, has no direction or content and is without reality. If we must challenge, then providing a meaningful alternative, with content and wisdom, could offer a way out for those blindly caught up in the chaos, helping them aim for something with good purpose and positive energy. It could also instil hope in those seeking a positive way out of this disorder.
What can we do to counter the feelings of despair we might bear in response to the negativity and lack of purpose or goal from this chaotic behaviour? The answer could be to accept that, in time, something that is nothing, nihilistic, will dissolve and be no more, leaving much to be contemplated and understood by all who survive this time.