The Art of Uncertainty, Dennis Merritt Jones
The Art of Uncertainty, Dennis Merritt Jones
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The Art of Uncertainty
How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It

Author: Dennis Merritt Jones

Narrator: Tim Andres Pabon

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 08/20/2013


Synopsis

What if we could learn to accept I don't know and embrace the possibility that the future is full of mystery, excitement, and unlimited opportunity?

The Art of Uncertainty is an invitation to the listener to consider its essential message: learning to love the unknown by staying present in the moment. If the difficulties of recent years have taught us anything--particularly those who "did everything right" and still saw it all fall apart--it's that none of us has as much control over our lives as we believe. The only thing we can control is our next thought.

What if we could learn how to be at peace with uncertainty and embrace the possibility that the future is full of mystery, excitement, and unlimited opportunity? What if we discovered that a new paradigm can be more fulfilling, more rewarding, and more peaceful than what we have known? Living in the I don't know and loving it is an art form we can all master and The Art of Uncertainty is the perfect guidebook.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on October 25, 2016

So many books, so little time. I got about half way and realized there would be no further message. Unfortunately the book just continues to repeat itself: find the spiritual joy in not knowing what life will hand you, tragedy and all. I buy it to a point, but it was too optimistic; there are circum......more

Goodreads review by Sean on June 17, 2014

While being mindful, practicing detachment and trusting that everything will work out (realistic optimism) are laudable principles, DMJ degenerates into new-agey 'you can be as God' psychobabble which is a total turn off. There are still nice quotes contained within though. Realisation without applic......more

Goodreads review by Kiersten on September 25, 2013

While Jones addressed ways to settle into feelings of uncertainty (live in the moment, be patient, trust that the journey will work out), the book mostly addressed how to be brave and initiate change in one's life (which obviously may bring about uncertainty). Since I love change and I am generally......more

Goodreads review by Jacqui on March 27, 2022

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. There were many parts which I will take guidance from, in particular the mindfulness practices and the parts about being conscious of repeating stories which will come to define you. However, I found that there was repetition in the content and messaging, and als......more

Goodreads review by Burcu on July 22, 2014

For someone who lives an emotionally unstable/ unsure life.. this book will be your haven. This book helped me time after time when i found myself struggling to find hope. As a mentor, I recommend this book to everyone i meet. Whether it be someone who is struggling with panic disorder or a heart se......more