The Wisdom of Not Knowing

<b>Indie Book Awards Winner</b><br> <br> <b>A deeply affirming exploration of the unknown&#151;with meditations and exercises for transforming the fear and uncertainty of &#145;not knowing&#146; into a sense of openness curiosity and bravery</b><br><br> For most of us the unknown is both friend and foe. At times it can be a source of paralyzing fear and uncertainty. At other times it can be a starting point for transformation creativity and growth. The unknown is a deep current that runs throughout all religions and mystical traditions plays an important role in contemporary psychotheraputic thought and practice and is essential to personal growth and healing. In <i>The Wisdom of Not Knowing</i> psychotherapist Estelle Frankel shows us that our psychological emotional and spiritual health is radically influenced by how comfortable we are with navigating the unknown and uncertain dimensions of our lives.<br><br> Drawing on insights from Kabbalah depth psychology Buddhism Christianity Hinduism and ancient myth Frankel explores how we can grow our souls by tapping into the wisdom of not knowing. She also includes case studies of individuals who have grappled with fears of the unknown and as a result come out wiser stronger and more resilient. Each chapter includes experiential exercises and meditations for befriending the unknown conveying how embracing a state of not knowing is the key to gaining new knowledge learning to bear uncertainty and enjoying a healthy sense of adventure and curiosity.