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What does it mean?
We only feel truly alive when we face uncertain choices between right and wrong.
In plain terms
Uncertainty makes us feel truly alive and human.
What can you take from it?
Embrace uncertainty.

Where it applies

  • moral dilemma
  • life choice
  • self discovery

Putting it to work

  • accept doubt
  • trust your judgment

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel most alive?
  • Why avoid uncertainty?

Another view

Some uncertainty is just fear, not vitality.

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