is it okay to not have all the answers?

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You know, as a pastor, I've had my fair share of conversations with people who are searching for answers. And I've come to realize that it's okay to not have all the answers. In fact, I think it's more than okay - it's necessary for our autonomy as humans. When we think we have all the answers, we can become complacent and lose sight of our own limitations.

I've seen it in my own life, too. When I was younger, I used to think I had all the answers, especially when it came to my faith. But as I grew older and faced more challenges, I realized that there were things I didn't know, and that was okay. In fact, it was more than okay - it was necessary for me to continue growing and learning. And I think that's what Aristotle was getting at when he said that thought in terms of antithesis was originated by him. He was saying that there are complexities and nuances in life that can't be reduced to simple yes or no answers.

As a husband and father, I've learned to be okay with not having all the answers. My wife Susan and I don't always have the answers to our children's questions, but we do our best to guide them and help them find their own way. And that's okay. It's okay to not have all the answers because it allows us to be human, to be imperfect, and to grow and learn together.

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