I believe being open minded is a good thing. I use to believe there was a reason behind being open minded. It was so you could find the truth. Once you found the truth, whether in science, religion, relationships, etc. then you didn’t need to have that part of your mind open any longer. You could close that door while continuing to be open minded in other areas. And I still believe there is some truth to that at times. I just no longer believe it is THE reason. It’s just one of many reasons.
Another great reason to be open minded is so you can experience joy and wonder. No other reason is necessary in that case. You don’t have to have a plan or a purpose or an agenda to exploit the joy and wonder into the future. You can just experience it.
What reasons do you have for being open minded? What have been the results for you, both good and bad?
Drawing and commentary by Marty Coleman, the most talented left-handed man he knows.
Quote by Gerry Spence, 1929-not dead yet, American attorney and writer
When you are open-minded, you show respect for others and for yourself. You value others’ opinions, even if they are different from your own. You appreciate opportunities to learn and grow as a person. Open-mindedness is a state of humility, rather than pride.
When I have been open-minded, my relationships have improved and my outlook has been optimistic. Open-mindedness sometimes incurs censure from others whose minds are closed, but Proverbs 29:25 reminds us that “the fear of man brings a snare.”