It is so hard to keep an open mind and not judge. Someone says or does something and immediately
I assign meaning to it. I draw conclusions,
make assumptions, and then often have knee jerk responses based on unconscious
or ambiguous beliefs. I forget that
opinions are not facts and that there are many interpretations to any one
event.
Today I will remember to check out my perceptions and make
sure I have received the intended message and not an imagined meaning. I will take time to breathe and reflect
before I respond, clarifying my own intention and communicating my perspective assertively. I choose to connect and understand rather
than fight and protect. I am safe now
and can approach our encounter grounded and centered in the knowledge that we
both have a right to our own opinions and experiences. I no longer have to be right. There is enough space for me to accept and
respect you even if we disagree with each other. I will open my mind to listen and understand.
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