The Power of Ambivalence

Sometimes when we're at a crossroads and feeling unsure about the paths to choose from, that can feel like a bad thing. But Shankar says, fight that urge. Ambivalence isn't necessarily bad. To be able to thrive in the face of contradiction turns out to be a very powerful life skill. The more we're able to sit with uncertainty, the less uncertainty feels threatening to us.

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