Uncertainty is Certain

The reasons for uncertainty seem to abound right now:

Pandemic.

Economic uncertainty.

Political conflict.

Diminished social bonds.

"Stuck at home and my kids are driving me nuts."

Uncertainty is a plain fact right now. 

I was struck by this reality when listening to a podcast yesterday in which the host was discussing an upcoming event. The message was: You can be refunded your money if you are unable to come to the event because of COVID-19. We are hoping to meet this summer…but we may not be able to meet this summer… we'll have to wait and see. 

The host of this podcast is excellent with marketing, leaves no stone unturned, and is a detailed event-planner. For this reason, especially, it hit me - we are uncertain what is around the bend.

Uncertainty is not only a plain fact right now, it is much more a part of everyday life than we would like to admit. Uncertainty is certain.

For some, uncertainty can quickly change into anxiety. Anxiety shows up as a physical response to fear, in a mind over-wracked for solutions, in a partner screaming at the top of their lungs.

We recently conducted a poll, and anxiety won out as a topic you would like to hear more about. In our next blog series, Facing Uncertainty & Handling Anxiety, we will take a close look at anxiety and consider various approaches to handling anxiety. I invite you to read along, to engage with the content provided, and to leave any comments or questions you have in our public forum, as we go.

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