There are trickster figures in nearly every culture’s folklore. Loki, Anansi, Coyote, and more are often central figures in myths and legends, and they embody the unpredictable and disruptive nature of change. A lot of people don’t really like change in their lives, but it can be good for you. In fact, embracing uncertainty and change can actually catalyze personal growth, creativity, and adaptability. When you let go of the need for control and accept the unknown, you can unlock new possibilities and opportunities for progress in your life.
I can feel your hesitation when I say this, so let’s unpack how embracing uncertainty really can contribute to growth. The uncertainty that you’re so unsure about helps you cultivate a growth mindset where setbacks and challenges are viewed not as threats, but as learning opportunities. In the long run, you adapt to being able to bounce back from difficult situations and learn from your experiences, rather than wanting to run away and be afraid of any challenge that comes your way.
When you’re able to learn from setbacks, you can improve your decision-making abilities. You don’t have to be reactive when you make decisions. When you get used to uncertainty, you learn to take time to gather information, which allows you to be more informed and strategic to make well-reasoned decisions.
Adapting to change also boosts your creativity. Being comfortable with the unknown often makes you more likely to explore ideas and solutions that might be deemed more unconventional. And this open-mindedness lets you be more creative when it comes to problem solving and approaching challenges with innovative solutions.
Overall, this all helps to lead to reduced stress and anxiety, and who isn’t looking for that in their life? When you have an unbreakable need for certainty, you’re only going to have stress and anxiety, because that’s not how life works, is it? When you embrace uncertainty and change, you can let go of that control and promote a relaxed and balanced state of mind. This reduces the negative emotions of needing control.
Sure, at first, it’s going to be difficult to learn to embrace that uncertainty and change, but in the long run, it’s going to help you. Being able to adapt and think creatively allows for a lot of personal growth that can help in multiple facets of your life. You might find that you’re able to learn easier, respond better in a crisis, and improve your social relationships.
How do you embrace change? Which trickster figure are you going to embody to do so?