Addiction to Control
As a society, we’re obsessed with control.
We chase after certainty and strive for all the answers.
What if relaxing into the unknown opens to even greater possibilities?
The truth is: Uncertainty is inevitable.
Life is like a vast ocean, with constantly changing tides.
When we try to control everything, it’s like trying to build a dam in the middle of the ocean.
It's bound to fail.
Here’s what most people forget:
When we chase certainty, we inadvertently constrict our energy.
We restrict the very life force needed to move us through the challenge.
It's like trying to hold a bird with a tight grip - we restrict its natural ability to fly.
Instead, what if we approached life with an open palm, like a butterfly resting on our hand?
By approaching life with openness, we tap into our expansive energy.
We unleash our creativity and intuition, unlocking new solutions we never knew existed.
Remember: Breakthroughs often arise from chaos, but we must be receptive.
Trusting in the Universe doesn't mean sitting back and doing nothing.
Rather, it’s an invitation to take action from intuition and inner alignment.
It means staying open to possibilities, even if it doesn't fit preconceived notions of how things should be.
Relaxing into the unknown may seem daunting, but it’s a skill that can be developed.
Here are three experiments to get you started:
1/ Explore sensory deprivation:
Limit your senses by wearing a blindfold, noise-canceling headphones, or sitting in a floatation tank. This can quiet your mind, and learn to be with the present moment.
2/ Try a new skill or hobby without researching it:
This helps us embrace uncertainty and learn through trial and error.
3/ Practice "not knowing" conversations:
Engage in conversations where you intentionally refrain from taking a position or expressing your opinions. Instead, ask questions and listen without judgment. This helps cultivate curiosity and gain new perspectives.
I’d love to hear your perspective:
What’s your experience with the unknown?
What have you done to relax and learn how to trust?
