“The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with.” ~Tony Robbins
One of life’s biggest challenges, I believe, is how to continually motivate yourself to keep going when you don’t yet know where your efforts are leading.
You need to write part of the book to even open the path to getting it published, but you don’t know for certain that you’ll get a deal. You need to push yourself to work toward profitability with your business, especially when the odds feel insurmountable, but you can never know for certain that your venture will be a success.
Some of the most satisfying accomplishments in life happen on the other side of uncertainty; but some of the most frequently missed opportunities for joy happen right in the middle of it.
When you’re knee-deep in the creation process, when you’re meeting new people who will help shape your vision, when you’re learning about what you can do and feeling yourself and your world expanding, these are the moments that make the journey worthwhile.
We can only appreciate them if we consent to be exactly where we are, regardless of where we hope to be.
Today, if you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty about where your passion’s leading you, ask yourself: Where has my passion brought me? And how can I enjoy being in this place?
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people honor their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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