Centuries ago, there were upheavals that seemed to be unending. The inhabitants of earth were shaken by those events that they could not control. Few among the peoples could think in a rational way. In 'modern' times, there are many irrational people, even on a steady day, but even more so when events become somewhat chaotic. It is when you are surrounded by those in fear, in panic, and in denial that you must find the center of yourself. To find the balance within is the first step. To build on that balance and use it as support takes practice. It is a first step to become calm when you are stressed or hurried. Yes, it's a small step, but many cannot do it. Once you can create a few moments of calm then you can begin to 'survey' the state of your body, the mental and the emotional as well as the state of the body itself. Do not wait to take the first steps when there is chaos. Practice now.