I used to think that science would provide all the answers to life's biggest questions, such as where we came from, where we are going, and what the meaning of it all is. But I've come to realize that this is not a realistic expectation. Instead, I simply seek to learn as much as I can about the world around me.
If it turns out that there is a simple, ultimate law that explains everything, then so be it. But if the universe is more complex, with millions of layers that we may never fully understand, then that is also acceptable. I approach my investigations with an open mind, not pre-deciding what I will find.
I am skeptical of the specific stories that have been made up about our relationship to the universe. They often seem too local and provincial, as if they were tailored to fit a specific worldview. I have a hard time believing that the universe was created with the Earth in mind, or that a particular aspect of God came to the Earth. It just doesn't seem proportionate.
I am also comfortable with doubt and uncertainty. I would rather live with these things than cling to answers that may not be entirely accurate. I have approximate answers and beliefs about many things, but I am not absolutely sure of anything. There are many things that I don't know, and I am okay with that. I don't feel frightened by not knowing or being lost in the mysterious universe. I find it much more interesting to live with these uncertainties than to have answers that may not be completely true.