Friday 9 December 2011

An Open Mind

The hall is the interface between your home and the outside world. From the hallway you step from the familiar into the new - new places, new experiences and new encounters.

The worst thing you can do with your mind is imprison it.Yes, of course you need your own beliefs, principles and ethics- but to refuse to listen to and consider anyone else's opinions is an abuse of the greatest resource you will ever possess. Tolerance, receptivity, curiosity : these are the source of the your greates achievements. They lead to vision, inspiration and the determination to learn. to better yourself and those around you. They allow you to pass beyond the facade and perceive the reality behind surface appearances. There's an old adage that says "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." It's complete nonsense: if the will is there. anyone can learn at any age.though the older you grow, the longer it may take, and since everyone has different aptitudes and abilities there are some things you may never be able to do. In such instances it's perhaps better to work with what you know you can accomplish, in a familiar field - which does not preclude the possibility of making major changes in your outlook. This takes a conscious decision, however, and some degree of effort. you need to break old habits in the way you think and be willing to experiment with new ideas.

Try Something New : 

Decide to bring a new experience into your life, for the sheer enjoyment of novelty and breaking old habits.

1-: Your choice will to some extend depend on your personal circumstances, the time that is available to you and your budget. It should, however, be something completely novel: a craft or activity you've always wanted to try. but never quite managed; or for a greater challenge. something you don't really like the idea of and have never considered.

2-: Changes can be frightening - but without it, you stagnate. Like stake air or chi trapped in an airtight room, refusing to make changes can have deleterious effects on your mental health. even small changes are enough on your mental health. even small changes are enough to keep you healthy an open mind is like an open door letting in the fresh air of new ideas and providing a means of escape from the old.

3-: To help you in this challenge carry a small piece of tourmalinated quartz : the contrast of the black tourmaline embedded in the transparent quartz exemplifies how easily nature accommodates opposites. Contemplating this crystal may trigger ideas for ways in which you can do same in your life.



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