Feeling at a career crossroads has led me to a place of discomfort. While I’m passionate about working with clients and mentoring therapists, the realization of my children’s fleeting childhood has prompted a longing for more time at home. This shift from my earlier conviction reveals a transformation—the discomfort of uncertainty.
At twenty-five, I was resolute about never becoming a stay-at-home mom. Determination and control defined my life’s trajectory, guided by unwavering certainty. But today, I sit in uncertainty, without a clear next step. The unknowns are many—work or home, new opportunities, my practice’s future, and my personal growth. My instinctual response is to endlessly obsess in search of answers.
Yet, I’ve discovered that my pursuit of “knowing” only veils the truth rather than unveiling it. Uncertainty makes us feel vulnerable, driving us to evade it by playing fortune teller, attempting to foresee the future. Our minds churn through repetitive scenarios, creating more anxiety than resolution.
Oddly, life’s paradox lies in embracing uncertainty. Our growth often springs from moments of uncertainty, pushing us beyond comfort zones. Staying in unhappy situations due to fear of the unknown illustrates how certainty of misery can outweigh the uncertainty of change.
Following our passions might be hindered by perceived impracticality or perceived uncertainty. Stepping into the unknown lacks guarantees. Yet, within this discomfort, life’s vital adventures emerge.
Embracing uncertainty demands courage, faith, and trust that you’ll be cared for, even without all the answers today. Contrary to popular belief, not knowing what lies ahead is liberating. Releasing control is a skill for a joyous life. Spiritual teachings suggest a higher power at work, allowing us to release our grip.
Recognize that unknowns exist, allowing teachings to surface when we listen and trust. As the mind’s noise quietens, intuition surfaces. The path from the head to the heart becomes accessible in stillness, enabling us to be open to possibilities.
Meditation serves as a tool to foster this connection. Creating moments of silence, even amidst uncertainty, brings peace. With fearful dialogue hushed, mindfulness guides us towards present awareness. Listening to my heart and acknowledging it’s okay not to have all answers, I remain open to possibilities.
In this journey, I continue to embrace uncertainty, recognizing that not having all answers is okay. And you can do the same.