My therapist taught me that…
the opposite of uncertainty isn’t certainty, it’s self trust. Trying to control the future is a battle that you’ll never win, so instead of seeking certainty, seek self trust. Tell yourself: I don’t know what will happen in a year. I don’t know what the future holds.
What I do know is I trust I’ll be able to handle whatever does happen. I trust I’ll have my best interests at heart. I trust that I’ll try my best. I trust myself, so I know I’ll be okay.
— @latenightepiphanies_
This goal is very pertinent for me right now. I’m working on trusting myself, and being ok, despite the not knowing. I’m dealing with a cancer scare right now, and although I’m being told I should be fine, there is some uncertainty about what my future holds. Although I’m considered very early stage, with a “low disease burden”, they may to be able to get all of the pesky, small spots. Personally, I had never heard of this before, but there is a certain patient population that needs to go on and off chemo to keep the disease at bay. And yet, I may also be one of the lucky people who kicks this thing completely. Quite the scary place to sit for the next three months of crappy chemo treatments. Keep you posted! Just sayin’ :/ Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl