Uncertainties of The Mind | How To Think About An Uncertain Future

Let's start with the basics.

The future is uncertain.

Maybe you have a goal, you have something that you WILL achieve, but for the most part, the journey to get there, and the path that you will take isn't so clear.

Its why most people recommend learning to enjoy the journey.

Once you do, the power of the journey will be in your hands.

Although, what about the thoughts behind this new brave future and the uncertainties of the mind.

That's what I want to talk about on this Sunday evening. 

We Are Only Our Minds

Let's start with this simple thought.

We are only our minds.

Not on the level that we are human's floating around in the video game simulation theory of life, but instead let's just think more on the level of who we are.

Yes, we had to clothe, dress up and look nice, workout, etc... But when it comes down to it we are our minds.

These physical proceedings generated from the grander image of who we are.

We are going deep.

Because this is the way to start laying out the future.

Which is very uncertain.

In its path, but not it's ending. 

How The Future Causes Us Anxiety

Thinking about the future can cause many people anxiety.

I mean so can the past.

And this is something that continues to happen over and over again.

It's the reason that Eckhart Tolle practices the power of now.

Because living in the now, is living with complete stillness at the moment that is, which gives you peace of mind.

Now, we can create our futures.

Using our will, our energy and thoughts help to shape everything that we have.

Although, for many, there is always a looming "what if" or something that seems to be a barrier between what we want and what will come.

Looking for the confirmation bias of failing or success is something that entices many.

It also can create this uncertain feeling.

"What if nothing will happen?" "What if everything is a sham?" "What if everything we ever do fails?"

These are questions about the future.

The ones that tie up the mind so often, because regardless of our ability to plan out in the future, we don't know the future.

But, this doesn't need to be bad.

It can be a joyous way for us to experience life.

A life that we had never expected or imagined, but one that takes us letting go and drifting on the iceberg to see where we end up next.

Thanks for reading my thoughts today,

Austin