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I’ve always hated uncertainty. Financial, emotional.
Why?
Personal history and deep rooted fears. But then I decided to become an entrepreneur, to live my purpose and follow my heart, to travel the world and make a difference elevating the feminine. And then I felt torn, passion, purpose and pleasure yes, but also uncertainty and fear. Today I realize: part of my journey is to learn how to relax in the uncertainty. Faith. Trust. And maybe the wisdom of uncertainty is magic, fun, adventure and mystery… Maybe.
“Uncertainty is the fertile ground of pure creativity and freedom.” – Deepak Chopra
“In detachment lies the wisdom of uncertainty . . . in the wisdom of uncertainty lies the freedom from our past, from the known, which is the prison of past conditioning. And in our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we surrender ourselves to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe.” – Deepak Chopra
We are conditioned to want to know what will happen next. One of the biggest challenges for many of us is to give up that sense of control. Feeling in control is our way of feeling safe as we “know” about how things will turn out. But here is what I have learnt: control is often an illusion. I have seen it around me in the last year as people around me faced sudden disease, painful heartbreaks, job uncertainty, messy divorces…
Once we accept that in many circumstances we don\’t have much control, we can surrender to the suspense, anticipation and some times excitement that goes along with the unknown. At the end of the day, we are dealing with changes and transitions constantly, and maintaining a relaxed (it will be ok) yet focused (I know who I am and what I want) mindset seems to be the key to managing those transitions in serenity…
I love the story of the young man who traveled far in the Tibetan mountains to learn from a monk he deeply admires. When he got there, he asked the monk how long it would need to be as wise as him. As the monk was taking time to answer, the young man told him that he was dedicated and willing to work hard. The monk told him: \”You will need 5 years\”. The young man then asked how much: \”How about if I word night and day?\”. The monk answered: \”10 years.\”. Frustrated by his answer the young man wondered : \”why?\”. Because when you have one eye glued to your desired result, you only have one eye to lead you during the journey.
I love this story.
So please take the space below to share: Do you fear uncertainty or do you thrive in it? How do you manage it?
