Human beings seem naturally pleased by order. We like rhyming words, harmonious sounds, and balanced pictures. We expect a story to have a beginning, middle, and end.

Perhaps chaos offends our eyes, ears, minds, and spirits because order is natural in the universe. From our solar system to our planet to our bodies, nature behaves methodically and consistently. Years, seasons, and days are regular and cyclical. The laws of math and physics are uniform and systematic.

When we mimic nature in all areas of our lives - achieving consistency, balance, regularity, and harmony - we are happier and more peaceful. We can create this order for ourselves and others in our environment and daily schedules. Order is not confining; it frees us from the stress and strain of chaos.

"I arrange my environment and my life in an orderly way."