Sure Enough?

 Certainty and doubt are two opposing forces that shape how we see perceive the world around us and  by transitive property, influence the decisions we make. Certainty provides comfort, often creates clarity when making decisions, helps create a clear cut path. When people are sure of their beliefs, values, and ideas it creates confidence, often empowering the person the make bold strides forward without hesitation.

On the other hand, doubt, often seen as a weakness, can prove to hold just as much value. Doubt sparks curiosity and pushes you to ask questions, challenge beliefs, and grow your knowledge. Without doubt, we face the risk of becoming complacent, brain dead individuals who do not challenge beliefs or have their own voices. 

Many people think that there is a battle to won between certainty and doubt, but it is actually the opposite, it’s a balance that needs to be achieved. Too much certainty can lead to becoming closed minded to new ideas or opinions from others. Too much doubt and we would become anxious, unable to trust, make decisions, and do simple things like pick out what shirt to wear. A true balance between the two polar opposites lies in recognizing when it’s important to hold firm in your beliefs with certainty and when it’s time to take a step back and approach with a new angle using doubt.

In todays world, full of contradicting information and fake news, it’s more important than ever to know how to navigate the the push and pull between certainty and doubt.