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What does it mean?
Acceptance comes when you stop trying to know everything and embrace uncertainty.
In plain terms
Peace comes from letting go of needing answers.
What can you take from it?
Peace is finding in not knowing.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • seeking
  • mental peace

Putting it to work

  • meditation
  • embracing ambiguity
  • mindful observation

Questions to consider

  • What do you know for sure?
  • When did you let go?

Another view

It may discourage healthy curiosity.

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