Happiness Break: Make Uncertainty Part of the Process

Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins. Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment. Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusion, or emotional fog you’re feeling without needing to fix it. Welcome the Silence: Allow the silence and stillness to be here, trusting it holds meaning even if it feels uncomfortable. Reflect with Gentle Words: Repeat silently or write: “To love yourself through the darkness is to plant gardens at night.” Feel Your Connection: Remember that many others are also sitting with uncertainty, and you are not alone in this experience. Close with Compassion: Offer yourself kindness through touch or words and affirm that this pause is part of your growth. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Today’s Happiness Break Guide: YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author of the novel, The Catch . Learn more about Yrsa here: Order her book here: Related Happiness Break episodes: Using Art As Medicine Series: Making Space For You: How To Awaken Your Creative Energy: Related Science of Happiness episodes: How Art Heals Us: Our Brains on Poetry: Are You Following Your Inner Compass:

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Happiness Break: Make Uncertainty Part of the Process is an episode from The Science of Happiness by PRX and Greater Good Science Center.

This episode is 03:57 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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