Can you move into uncertainty without fear?

Question

Try it, it is the key to real freedom.

Thistelh - You would be surprised at how many people are actually living in that state you describe.

Really, I meant that if you are able to move into uncertainty without the fear STOPPING you from doing this you can be free.

That is what I was trying to say.

Most people are so scared of change, they will not do it and therefore live a restricted life in chains of fear.

Answer 1

yes, for me FAITH to GOD does. Faith coming from a deeper relationship with Him. :)

Answer 2

I don't think so. Uncertainty is the most frightening thing of all. Once something absolutely terrifying has happened, there is nothing left to be frightened of any more. It's the waiting and the not knowing that are the worst. Even Death isn't frightening in itself - it's just that we don't know what Death is.

True courage is moving into uncertainty despite your fear.

Brilliant question, by the way!

Answer 3

Nothing is certain, if we didn't constantly move into it without fear, we would be in a persistent state of terror.If you are alive then you have no choice but to face uncertainty.Even breathing is an uncertainty but we have no choice but to do it. Waking after sleep is an uncertainty but we still have to sleep regardless. Every second of our existence on earth and beyond are uncertainties. Most uncertainties we take for granted / don't think about therefore we don't have fear of them. The only certain thing in life is death.

Answer 4

No, but as i once read " Life begins behind those 4 comfortable walls you are locked in" If we dont risk we dont win anything. Life is continuous change and change implies uncertainty so its a matter of overcoming our fears the sooner the better.

Answer 5

Depends on the uncertainty. If one is uncertain whether an ice-cream cone will be waiting, yes. If one is uncertain as to the chances of survival, probably no, but in this case the fear (and corresponding caution) might just save yer neck... ...since you know you're going to do it anyway! cheers

Answer 6

You can do it with excitement. But is part of excitement fear? Its easy to get too cosy in this world, thats why I make myself do things that are uncertain.
I set up my own business while in dept, I wasn't scared. It worked out, but obviously it was uncertain!
The more risks you take the easier it becomes. My philosophy is that the more you do the more you learn, experiences make you stronger. Bring it on!

Answer 7

I'm convinced it's completely impossible. At least, for me, if there's no experience with a situation (or shared experience from someone else) -- there is the unknown, and that's my only serious fear.

That's not to say I don't act when I fear something.

I have fears pretty regularly, but I act nonetheless.

Answer 8

The only way to accept uncertainty without fear is to totally eradicate all our wants, desires and aims... and of course if we are able to do that, there is absolute freedom awaiting to embrace us.

Good question... thank you.

Answer 9

I personally can, quite a few in the world can, but MOST people cannot, because they feel an inherent "Fear of the Unknown!"

Answer 10

Yes, usually though I think a degree of fear can be a necessary protection from that about which one is uncertain.

Answer 11

The only thing I'm certain about is that I can always trust God. The people I love dearest, even myself could be swept right out from under my feet. That is why I love to sit and think because I'll always have that hobby to enjoy.