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Maggie Jackson: The Wisdom of Uncertainty

Maggie Jackson: The Wisdom of Uncertainty

FromEverything Happens with Kate Bowler


Maggie Jackson: The Wisdom of Uncertainty

FromEverything Happens with Kate Bowler

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

These are uncertain times for so many of us. 
But, according to writer Maggie Jackson, perhaps there is deep wisdom to be uncovered too—surprising gifts of curiosity, creative thinking, open-mindedness, and ways forward through the (often) unpredictabilities of life. 
In this conversation, Kate and Maggie Discuss:

How uncertainty might foster creativity, resilience, and mutual understanding
Why we avoid ambiguity and a few small steps to help us become more comfortable with not knowing
How the practices of imagination and perspective-taking can help us see the potential in others
Why focusing on outcomes can close you off from picking up new information, nuance, or other peoples' perspectives
Why experiences contrary to our beliefs take longer, sometimes even weeks, to process
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Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Life isn't always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows. Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In, warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they've learned in difficult times. Kate teaches at Duke Divinity School and is author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved) and No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear). Find her online at @katecbowler.