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I Know


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It may often feel like you must have it all together and figured out in life. That you must know exactly where you are going, how to get there, and to be on your way.


Feelings of anxiety, fear, frustration, inferiority or insecurity often stem from this expectation you may have to know.


Here’s the thing, I know that you do not know.

The question is, do you know that you do not know?


The greatest thing to know is that one does not know. Once one becomes aware and comfortable with this reality, one becomes less fearful in life.


A few reflections to help inspire this important quality of not knowing…


 

Once one joins a new company or takes a new role

They begin to act like they know, when in fact they do not

And it is obvious to everyone but themselves


Best to accept what is already visible for everyone else to see



Once one understands that doing something new to them might be difficult

They stop expecting themselves to know the new immediately

And their demands become realistic for once


Patience is a great gift in support of growth



Once one becomes open to the idea that maybe they do not know

They feel a weight has been lifted from their shoulders

And now move through life with greater lightness and ease


An expert’s mind is closed, where a beginner’s mind is open



Once one admits to themselves that they do not know

They become resourceful and learn how to ask for help

And get the benefits of the knowledge and mistakes of others


Teamwork is more satisfying than solo accomplishment



Once one no longer feels a need to prove something

They become secure in where they are and in who they are

And from that place begin to prove a lot


Pretending is unkind and painful to the self



Once one becomes comfortable with not knowing

They stop expecting everyone else around them to know

And find that their relationships and outlook improves


Learn to accept reality as it is, not as you wish it to be


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