In the depths of ambiguity and chaos there is hope,
and an imagination that is beyond what you can hold.
~ Lazaris, Vancouver

Dear Friends,

When I think back to the state of our world several years ago, I often feel that, compared to now, the turmoil of those times seems relatively calm. Oh, there was chaos, to be sure, but I recall Lazaris saying right after the 2017 fires here in Sonoma that we had entered a period of “fierce and furious” chaos. I don’t know anyone who isn’t feeling the impact of the chaos these days. The world seems to be spinning out of control … and yet, I also think about what Lazaris said about there always being implicit order in chaos.

Chaos can be so frightening. “When will it stop?” so many in the world often exclaim. Even for powerful Mapmaking Magicians, the chaos can feel overwhelming. Because it is so frightening, it creates a conflict: as much as we want change, a part of us wants to eliminate chaos. Of course, this never works. We need chaos; it is essential to all change. And we are in the process of monumental change.

And then there is ambiguity, which perhaps is not as scary, but because it is so uncomfortable, we tend to shy away from it too. Lazaris has referred to ambiguity as a “wondrous magic that can change you and change your life in ways you cannot yet imagine.” It is not only necessary to grow and change, it is more than necessary to evolve.

In Vancouver, Lazaris discussed both of these and talked about why we “can’t just skip over them” and how they hold so much more than darkness and anxiety. Without chaos and ambiguity, we couldn’t create a new world.

When outlining the Keys to Unlocking Brilliant Futures, Lazaris talked about how important chaos and ambiguity are to our process. So important that he then devoted a singular Pay-per-View to working with them: Transforming and Transcending Ambiguity and Chaos: The Fifth Key to Unlocking Brilliant Futures.

Years ago I recall Lazaris saying that we would often rather be in pain than be uncomfortable. That really struck me and has stayed with me. I keep coming back to it because being in the Unknown and in the Uncharted can be highly uncomfortable.

In the Ambiguity and Chaos PPV, Lazaris says “Ambiguity – when unattended – can lead to places such as depression and despair. It can also spiral into more and more ambiguity until it becomes paralyzing. However, if ambiguity is attended to, it can lead to glorious states of well-being, hope, happiness, joy, love that is brilliant with joy. It can lead to magic and miracles.”

This inspires me to attend to ambiguity with greater intention.

We are all in the Unknown together. Chaos and ambiguity, as uncomfortable as they can be, can be incredible allies in our quest for change and growth.

With much love and hope,
Alisonn & The Concept: Synergy Team