How can I journal about uncertainty this week without spiraling into overthinking?

Use a tight 4-step entry when you notice worry rising: 1) Name it: “I’m afraid of X” (FDR: fear of fear—name the fear, not just the situation). 2) Facts vs. guesses: two bullet points each. 3) Permission to be wrong: write one line starting, “If I’m wrong, I’ll learn…” (Ken Robinson). 4) One next tiny move: a 5–10 minute action you can take in the dark. Close with one sentence of imaginative possibility (Landy: open a door with imagination). In Stoic, keep entries short and repeat this structure whenever uncertainty spikes.

What’s a simple nightly routine in Stoic to practice “dancing in the dark”?

Try a 5-minute “Dark Dance” check-in: 1) Spotlight one unknown from today. 2) Two truths I do know about it. 3) One small experiment for tomorrow (low stakes, learn-focused). 4) A line to honor your spark (Robin Williams): “My small boldness today was…” 5) Closing mantra: choose one quote for the week and rewrite it in your own words. This builds tolerance for not knowing while keeping momentum and creativity alive.

How do I use past leaps of faith to build trust in myself right now?

Do a “Leap Replay” entry: 1) Recall one leap (career, relationship, growth). 2) What I didn’t know then vs. what I know now. 3) What helped me move anyway (values, people, timing). 4) What I became through it (de Beauvoir: becoming). 5) One sentence of evidence: “Because I handled that, I can face this.” Optional closing: “Our heart always transcends us” (Rilke)—note one way your heart led and you followed. Revisit this entry midweek when doubt shows up.

On Dancing in the Dark

This week, we’ll explore how to embrace the unknown.

Apr 13, 2025 ― Apr 19, 2025

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