Unknown
The known and the unknown exist side-by-side in our daily lives. We are familiar and comfortable with the known even when it is disagreeable and painful, because we know it. Conversely, we fear the unknown.
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering – out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer the suffering that is familiar.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” ~H.P. Lovecraft
Like all emotions, fear comes and goes as it darn well pleases. We have no control over this coming and going. Where we have power over fear of the unknown is in how we respond. We can choose ‘fear’ or ‘faith’.
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~Corrie Ten Boom
Our sense of security encompasses a multitude of fears about the unknown; finances, health, love, jobs, home, family, freedom of expression, disasters, and death. Our degree of security can create an illusory complacency, leaving us unprepared to face the unknown.
“Faith and doubt both are needed – not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve.” ~Lillian Smith
“There are things known and things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” ~Aldous Huxley
“We have to balance the lineality of the known universe with the non lineality of the unknown universe.” ~Carlos Castaneda
No other time in human history have we faced so many unknowns. Faith is the way through our fear.
“Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.” ~John Buchan
Wishing you all abundant peace!
