Uncertainty abounds. And despite how much effort we and others put forth getting hold of things, and no matter how sound and reasonable and convincing the arguments supporting such are, the mark will continually be missed. For one, it's impossible to see and know the totality of things - there are too many facets, too many variables, too many happenings to take in completely. Additionally, things are always changing, so even if we do get a fairly good grasp on them, in due time our understanding becomes outdated and slips away. It's frustrating and unsettling, and in the face of this we can find ourselves doubling down on our certainties and solidifying our arguments further. This may help soothe us for a time, but in the end is more harmful than helpful. What if instead, when faced with uncertainty, we acknowledge and partner with it, welcome it as our constant companion? It seems a more realistic and even practical approach, given that "the way things are is mysterious and hard to see," as the Zen ancestor Bodhidharma says. And strangely enough, we might find this leads to a deeper sense of knowing and connection with the way things are, joining with the mystery at the heart of things rather than trying to solve it.