These are a few of my favourite things

There's a peculiar freedom in admitting we don't know. A liberation that comes with surrendering to ignorance. Far from being a void, this darkness of uncertainty is like a door, opening a dirt road into an unimagined forest. We're explorers again, our maps uncharted. To wake each morning not as experts, but as novices, our eyes wide, ready to be astonished by the world and our place in it.

We spin elaborate webs worrying about people’s perception, but truth is, most people are too entangled in their own lives. The banker's thoughts are a ledger of profit and loss, the nurse's mind a triage of urgencies. Self-absorption isn't a flaw in human design, but its very foundation. So, if we can truly embrace our core insignificance to others, we can live life much better, raw, real and endlessly liberating.

Embracing our insignificance in others' lives frees us to say "yes” . It allows us to take a few blind leaps without risking everything. True, trust is a delicate balance, with the pain of disappointment hovering overhead. but ultimately, rolling the dice on "yes" and occasionally stumbling, beats the safety of perpetual refusal. One moment of true magic over myriad moments of absolute mundane.

Uncertainty sparks our deepest passions. We're captivated by the enigmatic. That's why people lose sleep over love's mysteries, but yawn at periodic tables. The allure of the unknown drives us to create art, explore space, and ponder existence in ways that settled facts rarely provoke. This is where artists find their muse, and adventurers hear their siren call.

When we join forces, we multiply possibilities. Ideas cross-pollinate, weaknesses are shored up by others' strengths, and innovation thrives in diversity of thought. We don't just add notes together; we weave a symphony of sound that's greater than the sum of its parts. It replaces the echo chamber of our own thoughts and the isolation that comes with it. To grow within.

Rushing through downtown to maximise productivity often means missing out on the nuances that make experiences, meaningful. By giving ourselves permission to pause, we create space for serendipity. Waiting often brings clearer skies, both literally and figuratively. A mouthful of sky and some sunshine on our shoulders. So, sometimes it's okay to say, "Just Do It...Tomorrow."

Happiness is a ripple effect. When we are genuinely content, it radiates outward. Our smile becomes contagious, our energy infectious. We have more patience, more empathy, more to give. This approach isn't selfish; it's sustainable. By tending to our own emotional needs, we become better equipped to support others. Our happiness becomes a gift we share.

The reasons we get for being rejected are often completely fabricated to avoid confrontation. The core of any rejection, however, lies in insecurity and incompatibility. It's one person's view on what works for them, conditioned by their own environment and experiences. But, we don't need universal acceptance. We only need one person to say yes at a time: one employer to recognise our potential, one partner to appreciate our qualities, one friend to value our company. Rejection is just a mismatch of circumstances, timing, and perspectives.

In a world that idolises expertise, there's a refreshing authenticity in accepting naiveté. When we silence our inner critic and embrace activities we're not skilled at, it gives us permission to fail spectacularly and the unique thrill of attempting something new without fear of disappointing ourselves or others. It fosters creativity unburdened by the need for excellence. A humour necessary to navigate life.

We romanticise travel, highlighting picturesque cafes and cultural encounters while downplaying diarrhoea, lost luggage, lengthy lines and pickpockets. This skewed view, nurtured by social pressure, obscures what truly matters. The joy of travel lies in the context of shared moments, not the destination itself. By being honest about what we genuinely value in our experiences, we can find deeper fulfilment in our choices.

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