I Know Nothing

And why that is everything

Today is my birthday. With each passing year I am more aware of how precious life is and how little I truly know. Those two realities grant me contentment while also serving me a large slice of humble pie.

I used to think I needed to have it all figured out to find happiness. Life was a puzzle that needed to neatly fit together, and I was a failure because I hadn’t assembled mine. In actuality, life is more like a million different puzzles strewn across a crowded room. The only answer in life is having more questions.

There comes a great freedom in knowing nothing. It allows me to accept that I am a work-in-progress, rough around the edges and a little tattered from wear but always seeking ways to better myself. Knowing how little I know is no longer the problem, it is the journey, and it is one that leaves endless possibilities.

As I embark upon a new trip around the sun, I hope I continue to grow and learn. Hardships are inevitable, but there are never-ending lessons and profound realizations often born from them. May I continue to love others well and stay the course towards loving myself.

Thank you for being a part of my adventure, and I am grateful to be a small part of yours.

xx,
Randi