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The Uncertainty pledge
The Uncertainty Pledge is for the moments when you need a little permission to keep going—without clarity, without control, but with trust.
Written by Emma Nagle, LCSW | May 19, 2025
Uncertainty is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t make it comfortable. For many, not knowing what’s next can trigger anxiety, overthinking, and a need to control outcomes. In the absence of clarity, the nervous system often goes on high alert: searching for answers, safety, or some sense of ground beneath our feet.
That’s where The Uncertainty Pledge comes in. It’s not a solution, but a soft place to land. A simple, grounding practice you can return to when the path ahead feels foggy. Instead of trying to force clarity, the pledge invites you to stay present with the unknown. The pledge invites you to walk with it, breathe through it, and trust that forward movement is still happening, even if you can’t yet see where it leads.
Say it with me…
I will not wait for clarity to begin.
I will walk with questions, not answers.
I will let the unknown soften me, not harden me.
I will listen for what unfolds, instead of forcing a path.
I trust that not knowing is its own kind of wisdom.
A gentle question to sit with:
What part of you is seeking answers right now, and what would it look like to offer that part reassurance instead of urgency?
So much of healing begins in the unknown. You don’t have to see the destination to take the next step.