"In chaos theory, the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on initial conditions; where a small change at one place in a nonlinear system can result in large differences to a later state." (Wikipedia)
More broadly, the butterfly effect is an observed 'reality' that sometimes even small actions can have large, unforeseen consequences. And it isn't just to do with chaos theory and nonlinear systems (although now that I think about it, human relationships probably are "nonlinear systems").
This is especially true in human relationships, where sometimes things that seem small to one person loom large to another, and where we sometimes-petty creatures let "little things" have a huge impact. A small kindness or an offhand cruelty don't always feel small or offhand to the recipient.
When a "small" action has a large effect on a human being, the Domino Effect comes into play. One affected human being will affect others, who in turn will affect others, who will in turn...
Well, you get the idea.
Whether dealing with family or friends or students or employees or co-workers or employers or whoever, it pays to consider the potential consequences. Small actions can have large effects, whether for good or for ill.
And sometimes that's all that karma is; a Domino Effect of unexpected consequences for unconsidered action.
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Interesting that some look at "Issues" and shove them aside with ease, while others, when looking at the very same event, consider it a tragedy of immense proportions.
ReplyDeleteYou and I see this constantly with those we see on a regular basis..Sometimes wondering if it is an emotional immaturity or simply who they are..
And on the flip side, some simply use the "Effect" as a way to justify whatever they do..
Gotta love Humans.. we are simple and complicated..