Rising Strong
Random House Publishing Group
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OneThe Physics of VulnerabilityWhen it comes to human behavior, emotions, and thinking, the adage “The more I learn, the less I know” is right on. I’ve learned to give up my pursuit of netting certainty and pinning it to the wall. Some days I miss pretending that certitude is within reach. My husband, Steve, always knows I’m mourning the loss of my young-researcher quest when I am holed up in my study listening to David Gray’s song “My Oh My” on repeat. My favorite lyrics are:What on earth is going on in my head?You know I used to be so sure.You know I used to be so definite.And it’s not just the lyrics, it’s the way that he sings the word [...].ite. Sometimes, it sounds to me as if he’s mocking the arrogance of believing that we can ever know everything, and other times it sounds like he’s pissed off that we can’t. Either way, singing along makes me feel better. Music always makes me feel less alone in the mess.While there are really no hard-and-fast absolutes in my field, there...