The variety of ideas that present themselves in the world could give you food for thought today. Reflecting upon beliefs that are different from your own might help you develop a greater understanding of others' needs as well as open you up to a worldview that is vastly different from your own. Perhaps by becoming aware of your own criticisms and judgments about the world, you can see where you are less open-minded on certain issues, which could help you work toward becoming more accepting of differing viewpoints. When you encounter an issue that sparks an emotional response today, you might observe the first reaction that comes to mind and ask yourself whether or not your thoughts are colored by fixed ideas. Watching your mind in this way could give you greater insight into the factors that influence you and might make you more receptive to new ideas.
Being able to perceive the thoughts we have and where they come from makes it easier for us to develop more tolerant opinions about others. Even if we think that we are open-minded, all of us tend to have some sort of bias or prejudice. Understanding the nature of our beliefs and how they affect our receptivity to new ideas, however, gives us greater power to change our thoughts and become more accepting of the beauty that exists in differences of opinion. As you develop a greater consciousness of your thoughts today, you will notice the wonders of life's diversity as they unfold and envelope you.
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