Uncertainty

That word has been popping up a lot lately. An noun from the adjective uncertain meaning "not exactly known or decided, not definite or fixed, not sure, having some doubt about something".

Isn't there that saying "The only thing certain are death and taxes."?

Uncertainty is a pretty wicked little demon. It causes all kinds of questions. Even when I listen to my gut, and KNOW that part is speaking the my absolutely Truth, Uncertainty can weasel it's little sharp teeth into that Truth. Chew away at what I know, nibbling at the scraps of what is left and then puking it all up an say "See, I told you that wasn't right for you.".

Especially with relationships. Especially NEW relationships. Those are always uncertain. You express a few feelings, maybe those are reciprocated, maybe not. There is NO way to be certain the other person will feel the same way, unless you ask. Even then.....Uncertainty runs right into the mess saying "Oooo, you sure you want to say that? What if they don't like you? What if they pick another person for the job?"

My ungainly point here is that when you stick you're neck out, when you express your Truth, when you really dig deep, grab your courage and say what you feel, then Uncertainty really scampers away.  It's hard to speak that Truth, but when you really do, only then can you be certain.