This morning as I reflect on the launch of SPRK LIFE, I'm feeling the resistance of "Uncertainty."
Uncertainty is one of the BIG 3 RESISTANCE threats (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) that put us spiraling from a high energy state, (feeling our spark), into a low energy state of procrastination.
Uncertainty is a deceitful form of resistance. It often looks like progress in disguise. It feels like you're taking action, but in reality, you're not making any progress.
It looks like:
- Doing more research
- Watching another 'how to" video
- Joining another online course or group
- Wanting to have all the answers and understand exactly how every step, every puzzle piece fits together
Uncertainty is often where perfectionism and imposter syndrome show up.
When you feel the resistance of Uncertainty you dim your light and hide from what you really want to express, do, or pursue.
Overcoming the Burden of Uncertainty
Simply being aware of the Resistance of Uncertainty is step 1.
Start catching yourself when you're doing busy work and avoiding THE work. Resistance likes to hide in habits. It hates being exposed in the light.
Next, let go. Surrender the need to have all the answers, know all the steps, and have certainty about the results you'll experience.
You will never be 100% certain and even if you concocted the perfect, brilliant plan and outcome in your mind, reality wouldn't play out in the same way.
You are not called to certainty. You are called to courage.
Take one small courageous step in the direction you feel called and trust that path will unfold exactly as it's supposed to.
Shifting Your Internal State
When you catch yourself in the Resistance of Uncertainty, don't shame yourself, or feel guilty. This has been your default habit and your nervous system is simply trying to keep you safe from the "Uncertainty" that you feel.
Instead smile and greet the Resistance and thank it for showing up to try to protect you.
Then tell it you're good. That today I'm taking action, today I'm trusting God, today I'm trusting my spark.
Then move forward with courage in a state of gratitude that you get to pursue your spark, to serve, to create, to grow through the challenge of the pursuit.
Resistance means Go! Keep going, keep trusting.
-Steve
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9