Faith during transition can be painful, How do I deal? Part 2

Another reason why faith transitions are painful is that *Certainty* and *Knowing the Truth* feel really good. Our brains are wired to give us pleasure when we figure things out. Little babies explore the world with rapt curiosity because every time they figure out how to shake the rattle or push a button to make a light come on, their brains release a little shot of pleasure hormone and it feels so great! Knowing the Truth becomes a life-long habit of mind. For many who grow up in religious environments it is tied to a belief in God and the correlated teachings. We are often taught from a young age that our Certainty is how we know God and how we earn our worthiness, and this knowing feels comforting