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On Certainty

Posted on March 30, 2026 by swabby429

“Certainty ends inquiry.”– Jacob Bronowski Some people call it faith in the unknown or the need to be right, others know it as certainty. We need to feel some amount of certainty in order to find the confidence we need … Continue reading →

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Uncertain

Posted on September 5, 2024 by swabby429

As I’ve grown older, I prefer more certainty in life. This is probably normal for most humans. Inevitably, people we have known as friends and family move away and die. Conditions that have sustained us undergo change. Our physical and … Continue reading →

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Uncertainty

Posted on July 2, 2017 by swabby429

There are no absolute guarantees in life. When you fully understand and embrace that statement, you will have finally grown up. On a mundane level, we have product guarantees that give us assurance that our vehicles and appliances will last … Continue reading →

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Are You Certain?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by swabby429

“Why do we feel certain of the ideas or beliefs we hold as true or false?” Jorge threw out that question seemingly from nowhere during our stroll around the neighborhood. He quickly added, “Why do some people believe the Earth … Continue reading →

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Certainty

Posted on September 20, 2015 by swabby429

Edna fluffs the pillows and makes up the bed. She then places two antique dolls on top of the bedspread. The two old toys must be placed a finger’s width from each other. The young woman smoothes a wrinkle at … Continue reading →

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