The Butterfly Effect How Your Life Matters “You have within you the power to change the world.” –Andy Andrews In 1963, Edward Lorenz presented a hypothesis to the New York Academy of Science. His theory stated simply, was that: A butterfly could flap its wings and set molecules of air in motion, which would move other molecules of air, in turn moving more molecules of air—eventually capable of starting a hurricane on the other side of the planet. Lorenz and his ideas were literally laughed out of the conference. What he had proposed was ridiculous. It was preposterous. But it was fascinating! Therefore, because of the idea’s charm and intrigue, the so-called “butterfly effect” became a staple of science fiction, remaining for decades a combination of myth and legend spread only by comic books and bad movies. So imagine the scientific community’s shock and surprise when, more than thirty years after the possibility was introduced, physics professors working from colleges and universities worldwide came to the conclusion that the butterfly effect was authentic, accurate, and viable. Soon after, it was accorded the status of a “law.” Now known as The Law of Sensitive Dependence Upon Initial Conditions, this principle has proven to be a force encompassing more than mere butterfly wings. I can count on one hand the times in my life when I heard a story and could not stop thinking about it! The Butterfly Effect story was one of those times. In a word, it’s AMAZING! Imagine what could happen in our lives, our relationships, or our businesses if we were able to put away our self doubts and fears, and MAKE JUST ONE MOVE that could dramatically affect how we live today. Our hope for our families, our places of worship, our businesses, our nation and world is an incredible life of permanent purpose that can be achieved when at last we understand: Every move we make and action we take, matters not just for us, but for all of us…and for all time.
Om Namah Shivay
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