About this episode
We’ve all heard some version of the line, “The only thing that’s certain is death.” But if death is the one certainty, why the hell do we spend so much of our lives searching for certainty at work, in love, within our families, and in every other relationship?
We search for it because we’ve been taught that life requires it. In this episode, Gili and Tal consider what our need for certainty does to us and what might open up when we learn to live with the unknown.
Listen in and find out how it’s done.
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What we explore
Gili and Tal consider how certainty affects our lives, how we respond to change and uncertainty, and the role of mental flexibility. They explore what certainty and uncertainty each bring, and how practical tools can help us face both in everyday life.
A spiritual perspective on certainty and uncertainty
Their conversation unfolds in six parts:
- Why we need certainty. Why we seek it, how certainty affects our lives, and where we look for it most often: at work, in romantic relationships, and within the family.
- What uncertainty can offer. The benefits and drawbacks of living with the unknown, including how it can build personal strength and support growth.
- Questions for deeper self-understanding. What draws us toward certainty? How do we respond to change and uncertainty?
- Practical tools for uncertainty. Ways to face it, make good use of it, and bring these tools into daily life as circumstances change.
- A change in perspective. How uncertainty can become an opportunity for growth, and how changes within us can shape what happens around us.
- The tips segment. Ideas for living with both certainty and uncertainty, including tools you can use now and continue developing over time.
