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The Butterfly Effect Has Trust Issues

Written by Danielle Price Griffin | Apr 24, 2026 1:15:01 PM

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things….I am tempted to think…there are no little things.” - Bruce Barton

Every decision we make flaps its wings somewhere.

Sometimes it creates a breeze.

Sometimes it triggers a hurricane of regret and snack crumbs.

People talk about the butterfly effect like it’s poetic. I think it’s more like a raccoon with a giant bottle of glitter: chaotic, uncontainable, and guaranteed to stick to your soul forever.

So yes, small choices matter. Especially the ones that look harmless, like “I’ll check my email real quick.”

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