Uncertainty pervades life – in changing relationships, careers, world events and future outcomes. The feeling that we are not in control can breed anxiety and fear. Stoicism offers perspective and practices to meet the unknown with courage and adaptability.

Stoics grounded themselves in clear values to navigate uncertain seas. By distinguishing what lay within their control from what did not, they focused only on guiding their character and actions. Externals like fame and health were treated as transitory. This pillars one’s sense of self on an unshakable foundation.

Rather than vainly seek certainty about unpredictable events, Stoics advised action based on the best available evidence. But they remained ready to alter course as situations evolved. Adopting clear intentions while staying light on one’s feet allows one to pivot amid flux.

Moreover, Stoics saw uncertainty itself as indifferent – neither good nor bad, but an opportunity to exercise wisdom. Anxiety comes not from events, but our perception of them. By developing inner resilience, we stay calm when the ground shifts.

Stoics practiced negative visualisation to appreciate how quickly we may lose what we love. This urged them to cherish the present rather than grasping after an illusory future. With non-attachment, we can savor what we have now.

While uncertainty brings unease, the Stoics saw it as the natural state of affairs. By grounding ourselves in values, acting decisively yet flexibly, and finding security within, we stay steady no matter how strong the winds of change.

When the path ahead is unclear, let your values be the compass. Take heart in what you can control – your character, actions, perspective. Move forward, adapting as needed. Difficulties will pass; you will endure. Draw strength from within. Stay present and focused. Have faith that the next right step will appear. Though the future is uncertain, your inner light remains steady. Trust your course.