Not knowing is okay.

We can put a lot of pressure on ourselves to know. Know what to do, know what to decide, know how to respond, know what's coming next... and the reality is - we don't know. When we come to learn that not knowing is okay, much of this self-induced pressure alleviates. When the reality of not knowing is accepted, we are able to extend newfound grace to ourselves and others and learn to submit to the humbling reality of not having all the answers.

With this shift in narrative, we move into life's moments from an approach of doing our best. The pressure of "I must do this right" changes to "I do not know the outcome, or which of these options is truly the 'right one' (if there is such a thing), and that is perfectly okay." By giving it to God, we understand our role is to do our best, pay attention, and allow for both planned and unplanned movement in the intended direction. 

If it's any consolation, we are frequently reminded that things tend to end up much better than we had anticipated anyway.

In health,
Amy Erickson