I Don’t Know, and That’s OK
Some people are afraid of it.
Some people are unaware of it.
Some people are unwilling to admit it.
Some people are offended by it.
Some people are angered by it.
Some people are unwilling to accept it.
There is a great power to the phrase “I don’t know”. The shame is…that power is unavailable to many.
To some, the notion that they do not know something is so frightening…that they will create realities unsupported by logic or reason.
Others have convinced themselves so fully, that they genuinely believe their own belief, is the only truth.
And there are a few that refuse to admit it, and believe that they are capable of knowing…everything…for the sake of preserving ego.
To some, the answer ‘I don’t know’ is a refusal to cooperate.
Others believe the position of not knowing, is an affront to their singular belief(s).
And there are a few who lack the courage to admit what we all think, much of the time…I Don’t Know.
There is a great power to the phrase “I don’t know”. It contains humility and self–awareness.
It opens the door to curiosity and perspective. It is a sign of empathy and courage.
So why don’t more people embrace this simple, yet powerful phrase?
I don’t know.
But I’m trying.
