How to embrace uncertainty

Uncertainty is a universal human predicament: ‘the future’s not ours to see’, as a song once put it. While people often feel pretty certain about many things – including the sense that the rhythms of daily life will continue on as usual – each of us inevitably confronts situations in which the lack of certainty is obvious, and faces the displeasure of not knowing what will happen next. When that occurs for you, will you fear the uncertainty, and attempt to escape it or avoid thinking about it? Or can you instead try to embrace the opportunities that an uncertain situation might offer? ….[READ]