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Perhaps I"m clouding an "open mind" that is willing to listen to anything with an mind willing to actually change. Actually changing your mind is very rare (and often denigrated by others a "flip-flopping".) Not changing your mind about other people (which is also hard ie. getting rid of racism, prejudices, etc.) by changing your mind about YOU (and even what "YOU" are.)
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Ironically, when I need to change my mind about something, I offer no resistance. It is the strangest thing.
However, every time I find myself resisting, I ask why until I get to the root of what is in me. I am getting better at doing so while the discussion is going on rather than walking away and churning over it later.
I personally feel like everyone is entitled to their opinion and I should honor their experiences.