When life feels uncertain, chaotic, or painful, our minds scramble for answers. We try to make sense of things we may never fully understand. We cling to being right, to figuring it out, to knowing for sure… but what if real freedom comes from loosening that grip?
There is a deep value in not knowing—not as a failure, but as a profound refuge. Certainty can become a trap, but if we can rest in openness and curiosity, and embrace “beginner’s mind”, we can bring relief, humility, and insight to our relationships with others and ourselves.
Give yourself the permission to not always know. There’s grace and wisdom in that. There’s wisdom.
Click here to join the free Wednesday Meditations – which are open to everyone!
Talk: The Joy in Not-Knowing
Timecodes:
- 02:30 – Why being “the knower” can block connection and growth
- 10:00 – How “not knowing” creates inner space and emotional freedom
- 18:00 – The neuroscience of attention: alerting, orienting, and responding
- 22:00 – How letting go of views can reduce suffering
- 30:00 – Beginner’s mind as a refuge in times of personal or relational pain
A Meditation: A Stable Warmhearted Presence
When your mind is scattered, your heart feels heavy, or you’re just worn down by it all—this meditation offers a way to come back to yourself. Through the breath and body, we’ll gently settle into presence, soften the inner pressure, and rest in the deep refuge of your own loving heart.
