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I feel I need to get words down on paper, so to speak, while they are in my head. Otherwise, they will be lost forever.

These days. My part of my world seems in chaos. The people around me live in the same building. They are seniors but don’t act like it. They are continuously banging things around and stomping on my ceiling. Their actions cause me to feel more tired than usual.

Unpredictable noise puts the nervous system on alert. Even small, irregular sounds can trigger the brain’s stress centers, raising tension in the body. It’s no wonder chaotic environments feel so draining, especially when you’re already tired or overstimulated.

Sometimes, there are quiet moments. I can breathe a sigh of relief then. I feel more at peace. Tines when i think it is quiet now i can relax into that space and enjoy my home. That is when i thank god for peace and quiet I ask him for,.

Do you remember that old line from Rudyard Kipling? “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs…” It’s been floating through my mind lately. Not because I’m feeling particularly wise or steady, but because the world around me has felt anything but calm. Chaos sneaks in through the smallest cracks. It is a sudden noise. It is an unexpected interruption. It can be a moment that jolts the nervous system before you even realize it.

A sudden knock at the door or the unexpected ring of the phone can set me off. Even the smallest noise can affect me when my system is already overtaxed. It sends a jolt through me.

These are things that really tax my nerves, and not getting enough sleep puts me on edge so much. If you can relate, let me know. And maybe that’s part of why I’m writing this down. If I can describe what this chaos feels like, someone else might understand. The noise is overwhelming. It rattles the nervous system. Then someone else out there might feel a little less alone. Sharing my world, as it is, might help someone in a similar situation find their own steadiness again