love Wendell Berry's lines that it may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings.
In her book "Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace," Anne Lamott reflects on the wisdom of Wendell Berry, emphasizing that uncertainty often leads us to our true purpose. When we are lost or unsure, it signals the beginning of a meaningful journey rather than a dead end. This perspective encourages embracing confusion as a natural part of growth.
Lamott contends that a mind free from challenges is not fully engaged. It is through struggle and obstacles that we uncover deeper truths about ourselves. Just as an obstructed stream can create beautiful music, our difficulties can lead to moments of grace and clarity if we allow ourselves to accept and work through them.
