July 20, 2016, TGIW: Unhumping Hump Day…Funcertainty

“Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.” –Voltaire

The mature human psyche rarely voluntarily jumps into the game of uncertainty.

As we get older, we can become ever more attached to the knowing of what’s coming next, the assurance of our needs being met, the certainty of the path before us.

A layoff, business downturn, or even the inner need to make a significant change in one’s work, relationships, life, etc., can bring about fear of the unknown.

Yet, in that quest for knowing everything ahead of time, we may miss interesting opportunities and sidepaths along the way.

Think about it: when we go on vacation, though we may plan certain activities, do we want to know everything we’re going to experience beforehand?

There’s no fun, surprise or adventure possible when we already know.

Though it goes against the default closing of the mind and human spirit, taking on uncertainty with an attitude of fun can be a game worth playing.

What totally uncertain aspect of your life could you bring into a game of fun and exploration?

Got funcertainty?

“When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” –Margaret Drabble