UNCERTAINTIES

NOTHING IS CERTAIN BUT DEATH AND TAXES

(Benjamin Franklin - yes, the man we have to thank for electricity!)

Sounds daunting doesn't it? But let's admit it, we all go through times when we are faced with doubts. Many of us still go through it. As much as I'd like to say that's 'another phase of life'...I don't think it is. The truth is that uncertainty is simply a part of life.

Whether it is the decision of joining a new society in school, choosing your career or even moving homes - there is always THE FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN. Like it or not, we are constantly filled with 'WHAT IF' questions :

'What if they think I'm an idiot?' 

'What if I don't fit in?'

'What if my project/ presentation/ date / exam / play *fill in the blank* goes horribly wrong?'

There are no guarantees in life. Well, apart from death. And taxes as mentioned. And all those terrible diseases you'd get if you don't exercise. No one can guarantee that we will wake up the next morning or that the sun will shine.Yet, uncertainties are what push us to our limits. It is the very fact that we do not know the outcome that we work harder and strive for the best. It is what drives us and encourages the creative process. Thomas Edison didn't know that he would invent the light bulb but he tried and finally succeeded on his 100th? attempt. 

Uncertainties is also what give us the excitement and flavour in life. Can you imagine knowing how your day will turn out every. single. day? Or if you knew you would be unsuccessful in something. Would you still attempt it? The fact is, uncertainties give us that mystery in life and every so often, we are greeted with pleasant surprises.

I know it's difficult sometimes when there are just so many variables. Especially if you're making a major decision that could be life changing. So to ease that anxiousness, here are my advices:

3. Embrace it - accept uncertainties and treat it like your friend to push you to do better or just keep that spice in your life

2. Understand that Life has its own plans - it sounds silly but I really think it's true. Sometimes shit happens and you think it's probably the worst thing that can occur then. But somewhere down the road, when you look back, whatever happened was just necessary for you to grow and make you stronger

1. Love yourself - at the end of the day, it is yourself against uncertainty. You will have to deal with your decisions and emotions. What's important is to remember that we often neglect the most important person to us - ourselves. We are quick to self blame but never fast enough to give ourselves a pat on the back when we do something well

Now, after this very long post (which is unlike me), I shall leave you with this picture to ponder upon.

IF YOU KEEP HESITATING AND NEVER TAKE THAT STEP FORWARD BECAUSE YOU'RE UNCERTAIN, YOU WILL NEVER DISCOVER THE ADVENTURES THAT AWAIT YOU!

(PJ - PHANTOM BLOGGER AT SMALLDOTFARTS)

*Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttssss!* :)