Everybody wants to know, to believe, to have it right. But there is no right, all beliefs are fanciful and all knowledge is flawed. This isn't a bad thing or a cynical view point, it's just the way it is.
Which isn't to say that we don't need to maintain some sort of knowledge base and belief system in order to function. It's more a matter of accepting and embracing the fact that we're wrong - as we act upon our best guesses.
This allows us to continue working on perfecting our ever-imperfect notions, throughout our journeys. Otherwise, we feel obligated to protect our beliefs and defend what we think we know. And all ensuing ideas are built upon these inherently faulty foundations. Where as, accepting that our understandings are inadequate, keeps us looking to discover new ideas and perspectives, in order to continually improve our hypotheses.
Embrace your ignorance. Be empty. You can't make the game winning catch, if your glove's already got a ball in it.
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