March 21, 2025

Uncertainty is my teacher. And fear. And self doubt. Whenever I experience these feelings that like to stay a while, I know that they are trying to teach me something. When I sit with them and begin exploring what they might be trying to tell me, I can usually get to the bottom of it pretty quickly. I’ve found a lot of times that there’s still old thought patterns in place and once I shine the light of my awareness on them, I put myself back in the position to choose, and I can choose a different thought.

Sometimes, though, the feeling persists. In my case, uncertainty and I have had to become friends. Once I befriended her, suddenly I could start to change my scary what-if’s into what if something good happens? What if a miracle happens? What if everything goes perfectly smooth? While I am still uncertain, at least now I can consider more possibilities than just the worst ones.

Transforming my relationship with these unavoidable emotions is transforming my relationship with life. Now that uncertainty and I are friends, new adventures don’t sound as scary and intimidating. Which emotion can you befriend today?