I often think of the parable about a little fish swimming next to a big fish. "Tell me about the ocean, please," the little fish asked the big fish. The big fish swam on in silence. "Please tell me about the ocean," the little fish begged, "You have been around so long and you know so much!" The big fish swam on in silence.

We are at the time of year when our little place on the planet tilts away from the sun. Professionals increasingly report that they are impacted by the blues at the very thought of winter. Fatigue and reduced motivation, hallmarks of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), are already beginning to surface. We can dread it or deal with it.

I've spent a considerable chunk of my life getting educated, trying to learn about how things (and minds) work, figuring out what's what and generally just...knowing stuff.But I find that I'm my very best self when I come into the conversation not knowing a damn thing.