not knowing

freedom from what we think we know is an essential step to profound self-understanding. thoughts can shape our entire perception of reality, and in deciding we "already know" we forego the possibility of coming into contact with ever-deeper aspects of our essential nature.

maintaining a posture of open-ended unknowingness and curiosity, on the other hand, is like having the scuba diving equipment that allows us to plumb the ocean's depths. without it, there's little hope for discovery.