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Miracles and Insights

The difference between confusion and ‘don’t know’ is that confusion can only see one way out and that way is blocked, while ‘don’t know’ is open to miracles and insights.

Joyce Rupp

The years of my life spent in confusion were often based on the presumption that I knew and if I didn’t know, I could quickly find out or fake it. Today I am willing to admit there are many more things I don’t know than I know, or think I think I know. So much more enjoyable to ask questions and be open to miracles and insights. Know what I mean?

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

2 Comments

  • Earl

    Confusion often occurs in the hazy area between “I’m confident that I know” and “I’m confident that I don’t know.” I always try to remember that admitting “I don’t know” represents a beautiful opportunity to learn and discover and is not a weakness. However, at times, ego can hinder this process.

    Another great scene and photo, Monte!

    • Monte Stevens

      Thanks for the reminder that “not knowing” is not a weakness. In fact it’s probably more of a strength. Seems the more we make our ego right sized, the less hindrance it is. Looks like your hot, also. Stay cool!