accepting uncertainty

For me was finding a mindfulnes like a miracle. To live in a moment.

Practicing compassion for myself and others and practicing mindfulness every single day.

For me it isn't really the thought that counts. Bare with me. It's the feeling the thought brings. For example I could think "What I'd a bird poops on my head today" this is a real possibility but I'm not at all triggered or anxious by this thought. I don't have a fear response. So I'm okay with the uncertainty because it doesn't cause a fear response in my body. If I think "what if..." (A thought associated with my theme) I have a fear/anxious response and I'm down the rabbit hole. In order for me to except uncertainty, I have to calm my fear response to it. I might use mindfulness, medication, talking to someone about it, anything (preferably healthy) to calm my fear reaction. Because I can't think clearly about what bothers me if I'm in a state of worry and panic. I tell myself "I'll find the truth if I can calm myself down, and it won't be as scary as I feel it is" and I'm always able to work through it. Write every. Single. Thought. Down. On paper. Talk through it with someone if you can. And cool your fear response. That's how you'll be able to accept uncertainty.

I use Reid Wilson’s method: I want the feeling of uncertainty. I repeat this to myself. I want this feeling of uncertainty. I love this feeling. I welcome this feeling of uncertainty. This is the feeling of healing. This is the feeling of loving my family. I’ve found that if you focus your attention on the feeling and really wanting it, eventually it lessens. Remember that anxiety only works if you are afraid of it. What you resist persists. So try wanting it. Don’t want the content of your obsession. Just accept the thought: Good that I had this thought. Then immediately focus on the feeling.