I think changing our minds about something is one of the beautiful things in life. You get to experience something new all the time. Changing our minds means things in our life get to change. It means our truths change too. I’ve been thinking a lot of truth, recently. There are so many truths and we operate as if there is only one. Every person has their truth. Their truth is what is real for them. It weaves into the fabric of their lives. Their truth. Your truth. Her truth.
One of my favorite quotes is by adrienne maree brown, who writes: “I am not turning against myself. I am multitudes.” I was just reflecting on this quote this morning!
Ruth, good morning. This is really beautiful and profound. I especially like the idea of changing one's mind being a beautiful thing. I have often felt a righteous skepticism when I have changed my mind about what I believe. And the practice is in the questioning.
Ruth, I think just by sharing this you are honoring your truth. I can think of many times in my life when I didn't speak my truth, because I thought the other person was smarter than me or more important or more powerful. In hindsight, I should have spoken up. My viewpoint was as valid as theirs, and they weren't "better" than me. Good for you, figuring this out a lot younger than I did.
One of my favorite quotes is by adrienne maree brown, who writes: “I am not turning against myself. I am multitudes.” I was just reflecting on this quote this morning!
"The wounds of life hit us all differently. We each carry our unique stories of defeat and triumph. Heartache. Pain. grief. Joy." - Powerfully spoken.
Ruth, good morning. This is really beautiful and profound. I especially like the idea of changing one's mind being a beautiful thing. I have often felt a righteous skepticism when I have changed my mind about what I believe. And the practice is in the questioning.
"righteous skepticism." I have felt that
Ruth, I think just by sharing this you are honoring your truth. I can think of many times in my life when I didn't speak my truth, because I thought the other person was smarter than me or more important or more powerful. In hindsight, I should have spoken up. My viewpoint was as valid as theirs, and they weren't "better" than me. Good for you, figuring this out a lot younger than I did.
totally! I'm happy that we can talk about it and acknowledge that.