So often we approach a conversation with the intention of trying to change somebody’s mind. We prepare to argue, to fight. To prove that we are right and, by extension, they are wrong. What if instead, we approached with the intention of opening somebody’s mind? Of offering a different perspective. Adding to the dialog insteadContinue reading “I’m Not Going to Change Your Mind”
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Asphalt
“Mommy, what’s asshole?” Or at least that’s what my mom’s friend thought she heard her three-year-old ask. Believing that age-appropropriate honesty is the best policy, she replied with a brief description of the literal meaning followed by the fact that it’s used in a derogatory way. “You shouldn’t call people that,” she finished up, feelingContinue reading “Asphalt”
A Beginner’s Mind
In order to learn, we have to first be willing to learn. Be open and willing to new knowledge. A known lesson is food for the ego at the expense of the soul. Open your mind and approach each lesson with curiosity rather than assumptions. In this MindBodyGreen post, I share my experiences as aContinue reading “A Beginner’s Mind”