#uncertainty

[atypicalsapphic]

What if I never fall in love again?

That’s a question that I keep asking myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m perfectly happy being single for the time being. I just got out of a relationship and I don’t necessarily feel the need to jump right into another one. 

However, something that bothers me is that my last relationship wasn’t love. I liked her as a person, but that spark, that feeling that you’re completely enamoured by a person just wasn’t there. I wanted it to be, but from my end it just wasn’t, and I couldn’t force those feelings to take shape, so I ended it. 

Sometimes I worry that I will never fall in love again. When I was 18 and madly in love with my then-girlfriend, I didn’t know how rare that feeling would be. I am envious of those who find love by just walking out of their front door. But I am not one of those people. I don’t connect with others easily. I’m a bit of a ‘loner’ as one might say. 

I don’t necessarily think that asking this question is a bad thing, if anything I think it’s a valid concern. Nothing is certain in life aside from death, so isn’t it natural to worry that your desires, your idea of a happy life, won’t come true?

Life is all about these uncertainties, at the end of the day. Just a few months ago I was asking myself, what if I never find a job that suits me? And now here I am. So I guess the lesson is not to lose hope. 

While we’re on the topic, I’m actually going on a date tomorrow. We’ve been talking on Instagram for a few days and we agreed to meet for a coffee. She’s really smart, definitely smarter than me, and we have a lot in common. I’m excited at the prospect of us dating, but I still do fear that it will be all for nothing and that it won’t be love. But I have to try at least. Who knows?

I’ll keep you guys updated. 

[mrmccaffery]

Behind the Red Door

Time and the experience of time were very strange things, Kevin thought to himself.

[valora23]

No Direction – Red Lost Path Aesthetic

Description:Minimal signpost illustration symbolizing uncertainty, life transitions, confusion, and feeling lost. A bold red aesthetic design perfect for dreamers, introverts, and anyone searching for their path.

For more design:

No Direction – Red Lost Path Aesthetic by valora2

Minimal signpost illustration symbolizing uncertainty, life transitions, confusion, and feeling lost. A bold red aesthetic design perfect fo

Minimal signpost illustration symbolizing uncertainty, life transitions, confusion, and feeling lost. A bold red aesthetic design perfect fo

[tkainstravels]

how exciting

there's a clip floating around the internet lately that brought me great joy, but i think it also just clarified a lot of things in life for me. it's something said by robin williams.

in night at the museum, robin williams plays theodore roosevelt. i haven't seen the movie so please excuse me, but at the end, robin williams character says goodbye to ben stillers:

williams: "it's time for your next adventure!"

stiller: " i have no idea what i'm going to do tomorrow."

williams: "how exciting"

robin williams delivers this line with such reassurance and calm. it's really hard to fully express it in writing. i think no other actor could have done it the same way as him. you can listen to a clip of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvlv-SvL2cU&t=4s

it's one of my favourite memories of robin williams. he was a true gift to the world. rest in peace.

the reason the clip became popular recently is that someone pointed out that williams committed suicide shortly after this, which meant that this was the last line he ever said in a movie.

this single exchange summarizes what i think is the key to happiness: curiosity in the face of uncertainty. i've written a lot about dealing with uncertainty. it's something i think is incredibly important.

people are afraid of uncertainty. deathly afraid. and this fear keeps them stuck. in the same job, same relationship, same city, same life. they remain trapped to repeat the same mistakes in the same life that they know.

if you can silently smile and hear robin williams voice in your head whispering "how exciting" the next time you're facing something terrifying and uncertain ... i think you will see how quickly your fear turns into curiosity and this curiosity will unlock your life.

[prettypeta]

Giving flawless advice is easy until you look in the mirror. Hours after teaching emotional intelligence, my own "pause" went out the window. Then, a flying motorcycle crashed at my car door, sealing the lesson: life is unpredictable. Read my blog on grace, missteps, and real-world tests.

View On WordPress

[rwatimes]

Peru Bonds Edge Lower as Election Result Hangs in the Balance

➤ Peruvian bonds are experiencing downward pressure due to the uncertainty surrounding the close presidential election results. ➤ The outcome remains too close to call, with potential for prolonged adjudication of votes and lingering political instability. ➤ Analysts caution that either candidate may face a weaker mandate, potentially leading to fiscal costs and market concerns, though congressional composition may limit policy latitude.

[fieriframes]

[Uncertainty is more contagious than the plague. Cesare.]