unknowns and mysteries

We are faced with unknowns in our knowledge of the world and beyond, but can choose to approach them in a positive light. As the Webster's definition states of the noun form: "something that requires discovery, identification, or clarification" We are encouraged that we can know - we will learn if we apply our seeking to the quest for knowledge.

Many belief systems and religions talk of mysteries with high reverence [Webster's: 1 a : a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot fully understand ] , yet we have seen the progress of knowledge indicate another paradoxical approach to mysteries [Webster's: 2 a : something not understood or beyond understanding]. We look at this definition positively - something not understood yet, but given our capacity as men, we see the limitation being better stated as: "beyond understanding today with what we know now"..., but tomorrow is another day...

Generally we look at the glass as half full and filling...