One day, bored, I began watching Bones on Netflix and was amused by Temperance’s repeated statement of “I don’t know what that means.” Here’s an intelligent character who, without a second thought, admits that she’s not perfect. As a perfectionist, I found myself admiring that trait.
Lao Tzu stated, “A wise man is one who knows what he does not know.” Wisdom does not come from perfection nor omniscience, but rather from self-understanding and acceptance of our weaknesses and strengths. The ability to say “I don’t know” provides us with a special opportunity to examine areas where we can improve skills and knowledge, turning flaws into benefits.
This blog is my opportunity to examine what I don’t know (and there is so much I don’t know) as I move forward with my life. I have a lot of changes coming up that will definitely lead to questions about myself and the world around me. Here, I can express what I’m learning and continue to accept that I don’t know what everything means.
The Unknown 