In a recent series of articles entitled “If I were 22…”,
bestselling author and MD Deepak Chopra offered some life advice to
twenty-somethings who might be feeling lost or unsure about the direction their
lives are taking.
Feeling uncertain about what path to take or what choices to
make can be tough at any age, but it can be especially difficult as a young
person. The pressure to make the “right” decisions early on can cause a lot of
anxiety and hardship – particularly when there are so many career, travel, or
study options available.
While some people might feel paralyzed by the uncertainty in
life, Chopra gives us a more positive outlook on things.
Speaking from his own experience, he writes:
The greatest thing about being 22
is that none of these traps have closed. The instinct to be free is very strong
when you're young. The flame of discontent is still fueled by idealism. If you
consciously attune yourself to the best in your nature, you will be holding
tight to the invisible thread. The world's wisdom traditions declare that
Dharma is real and can be trusted. Uncertainty isn't something to fear. It's an
absolutely necessary prerequisite if you want to kick-start the age-old process
known as the beginning of wisdom.
Chopra adds that by attuning ourselves to certain things, we
can embrace feelings of uncertainty rather than be trapped by them. Here are
some of his suggestions:
-focusing and reflecting on your sense of empathy with
others
-accepting that you deserve to happy and have fulfillment in
life
-understanding that you are unique in the universe
How does uncertainty play out in your life? If you have felt
lost or paralyzed by not knowing in the past, how have you dealt with things?
Perhaps just viewing uncertainty as a tool instead of a burden can help us tune
into ourselves and the larger world around us.
For further reading, you can view the full series of
articles “If I were 22…” here:
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