Doubting is frowned upon as a lack of faith in things and people, but the truth is, doubt is very good. Find out all the reasons doubt is a good thing, why people don’t like it, and how to explore your doubts and get the most out of them.
One minute you feel sure about something, and the next, some information presents itself and all of a sudden, you're having doubts. Doubt can feel terrible, and it can take up a lot of time because you have to investigate all the things that you're suddenly questioning. Nobody likes to deal with that, but doubt can be a very good thing sometimes. Join Mysticsense to explore the annoying thing we call doubt and find out exactly what it is. Find out reasons why doubt is good and then reasons why some people don't like it when you have doubts. Discover five great ways to explore your doubts and make them work for you. It's not fun to have to worry and investigate things, but sometimes it’s for the best and we're here to tell you exactly how to do it.
What is Doubt?
“Doubt is the origin of wisdom.”- Rene Descartes
If you are experiencing doubt, you may be distrustful of something, or lacking confidence in it. You'll be feeling a sense of uncertainty and you might also be suspending judgment while you're investigating things. A lot of people will hesitate to make a decision or take action while they're doubtful of something. Other words for doubt or distrust, suspicion, skepticism, and uncertainty. Uncertainty can be emotional and you won't know whether you believe something or not. It could also be psychological because you may have uncertainty about what the facts are and you won't know what decision to make.
Times of doubt can move you toward discerning the truth and some people say they have had the greatest breakthroughs in their decision making after times of doubt. Doubt can propel us in two different directions. It can make us question things to the point that we give up, which isn't a good thing. Doubt can also make us go on a journey of investigation and exploration of the truth. If you're having self doubts, you can allow it to make you view yourself in an unfavorable light or you can see it as an opportunity to test your limits. If you are doubting a situation, you can allow it to make you leave or you can allow it to make you look into things to find out what's really going on. When you have doubts, it's not time to quit. It's time to explore. In times of doubt, we can seek truth. Is there a universal truth? Find out here: Are Golden Rule Truths Universal Teachings?
Why Doubt Is Good
“Doubt is uncomfortable, certainty is ridiculous.”- Voltaire
While doubt can be difficult to deal with, it can be a very good thing. How? Doubt can be good because it means that you're looking for the truth instead of just taking people's word for everything. While you're exploring those truths you're staying unaware of the way that things really are instead of the way that you would like them to be. If you're someone who explores doubts, that also means you're not easily fooled.
You Seek Truths
Some people say that the truth is questionable, but it isn't. Other people say that it's open to interpretation, but again the truth isn't. The truth is reality and there is only one reality. Truth is what they call objective. It exists outside of other people’s opinions or biases, and even if nobody is unaware of the truth, it is still what it is. If something seems suspicious, don't ignore your suspicions. Knowing the truth about things that are going on is very important. You have to know who you can trust, what you should do, and basically the way that things are so that you can make good decisions. Anytime you're having doubts, seek the truth. It's waiting. Never lie to a Taurus. They will never forget it. Read more about the Zodiac sign here: Taurus Traits | Star Sign in the Spotlight
You Stay Aware
People who embrace their skepticisms and investigate to find the truth stay aware of the way that things really are. If you automatically believe everything you're told or see and ignore your suspicions, there is a lot of information in the world that you are going to miss. That's not a good thing. Being a highly aware individual is not fun. It is time consuming. It is frustrating. It can also be disheartening when the truth turns out to be ugly. You may feel like it's more important to ignore nagging suspicions when you think that the truth is disturbing, but you might change your mind about that once you understand that staying aware of things helps you to be more well prepared and in the end it will make you a lot more comfortable.
You’re Not Easily Fooled
When you are open to exploring your doubts, it's very difficult for people to convince you of lies. You will listen to what you're told and you will question things if they don't sound right. Some people are naturally good at detecting lies, and even people who aren't can investigate what they've been told. It's convenient to believe everything you're told and everything that you think, but you will deal with the repercussions of being in the dark about the way things really are if you don’t entertain doubts. Be careful about that though. People will seek your advice when you least expect it when they can tell you’re wise. Did you ever get some advice you didn’t ask for? Find out what to do about unsolicited advice here: What to Do with Unsolicited and Unwelcome Advice
Why People Dislike Doubt
“Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith.”- Paul Tillich
Some people become very upset if they experience doubts or they know someone else is. This can happen for a few different reasons. Some people will be upset with you if you doubt something they tell you because they want your unquestioning trust and obedience, but that doesn't mean you should give it to them. Some people get upset that you're doubting them because they're hiding something and they don't want to get caught. Other people are uncomfortable with doubt because it scares them.
The Want Blind Obedience
Anytime somebody tells you something and they expect you to believe it without investigating for evidence, that simply means that they expect you to take their word for everything no matter what. They want blind faith or blind obedience from you. They don't want to be questioned and they don't like the fact that you've just questioned what they told you. After many years of knowing someone and being fully aware of exactly the way that they are, you might be perfectly comfortable with taking their word for something. People who you don't know as well don't have that trust from you yet, so go ahead and explore any doubts that arise from what you're told. If you’ve caught someone telling little white lies, you may doubt their word. Are little lies ever ok? Find out here: Are White Lies Ok? | The Truth
They Are Hiding Something
If someone, especially someone who you don't know that well, becomes very upset when they realise that you're doubting something that they've said or done, guess what? They are probably hiding something and they're upset because they're terrified they're going to be caught. When you are skeptical about something you've been told, ask yourself but the person could lose if you know the truth. Then ask yourself what damaging things could be revealed by the truth that apparently they are trying to hide. Those two questions should begin your investigation based on doubts. If, after checking everything, you discover that your doubts were unfounded, that's okay. You still learned the way that things really are and there's no harm done.
It Scares Them
Some people desperately need to feel secure in life. If they understand that they can’t believe everything they see and hear, it makes them feel insecure. These people can become highly offended if you explore your doubts even if it has nothing to do with them. If they are unpleasant about how they express the fact that they don't want you to explore your doubts, it can feel very personal. It's not about you at all. It's about them having a difficult time working through their fears. We're all afraid of something and that's ok. How we work through our fears decides whether our fears rule us or if we harness our fears. On the other side of that fear lies knowledge. Find out how fear can be good here: Why Fears Are Good Sometimes
How to Explore Doubts
“When in doubt, do something.”- Harry Chapin
Once you give yourself permission to explore your doubts, next comes the easy part- actually exploring them. There are five steps that you should take to investigate things. First you should question everything. Next when you're researching to find out what really happened you should look at both sides and all areas of the story and be objective. Don't allow anybody to manipulate you and convince you of something that would make you stop looking for information. You should decide for yourself what you believe. After all, you are intuitive enough to have doubts, so trust yourself to draw the correct conclusions.
Question Everything
Being so skeptical is exhausting and it can be disheartening. It's a lot of work sometimes to find out the way that things really are. It's worth it though. If two different people tell you two different stories about what happened, you should question both of those stories instead of automatically taking one person's word for things. The most important things that you should question are personal biases which create preconceived notions and can blind you to the truth. So, in a way while you're questioning everything, you're not just questioning people, but you are also questioning yourself. If you have never done this before, it can seem like a drawn out and tedious process, but it really does get easier the more you do it. So dig in your heels and take all the time you need and find out exactly what happened. One Zodiac sign that has the patience for investigations as well as the charm to mediate conflict is Gemini and you can read about that sign here: Gemini Traits | Star Sign in The Spotlight
Look at Both Sides
Looking at all sides of a situation can be very difficult. Some people are such convincing storytellers, they make you want to automatically believe them. Other people will tell you precisely what you want to hear and their story will give you great comfort. Sometimes the truth isn't comfortable and it sounds unlikely. The truth is still the truth. Investigate the disturbing things you have been told and be open to the possibility that those things are true. Investigate the comforting things that you have been told and be open to the possibility that there are simply beautiful lies.
Be Objective
Being objective means that you do not emotionally attach while you are exploring your suspicions. This is perhaps the most important part of exploring your doubts. If you allow your emotions, hopes, or biases to influence whether you believe something or not, this can cloud your judgment. Don't make the mistake of letting that happen. When there are other people involved, deciding what you believe might directly impact them. So they are counting on you. It can be difficult to gain knowledge if you’re not objective when you're exploring doubts. You may not want to question your friends or family members or something they've told you. Do it anyway. One Zodiac sign that's very good at being objective is Libra and you can read about them here: Libra Traits | Star Sign in the Spotlight
Block Out Manipulation
Besides being objective, people will try to lie to you or tell you not to look into things. They might appeal to your emotions, saying that you're hurting their feelings. They might also say that based on the kind of relationship you have with them, you have no business checking behind them. Yes, you do actually. If it makes things easier, don't tell people about your doubts while you're investigating them. This will reduce the risks of having people argue with you or try to manipulate whether or not you discover the truth. Refusing to allow other people to influence you when you are finding out what really happened is a very good way to make sure that you get the legitimate answers.
Decide For Yourself
Some people love to tell other people what to think. These people would like nothing better than for you to allow them to make decisions for you. They also want to decide what you believe when you're having doubts about something. If someone comes in and flat out tells you what to believe, instead of automatically shutting down your mind, let that make you even more suspicious. Why are they trying to tell you what to think or believe to begin with? It's your mind, so draw your own conclusions.
Doubts help us to find out the way that things are by keeping us aware and helping us to keep from being easily fooled. Some people don't like doubts because they don't want you to question them and other people don't like to doubt anything because it frightens them. Easy ways to explore your doubts include questioning everything, being objective, and making your own decision no matter what anybody says. Allow yourself to explore doubts. It might be time consuming or frustrating, but the people who entertain doubts are the ones who learn the truth.
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