Open minded person??
Nowadays, most people claim their self as an open minded person. But what is the core of being open minded one? Let’s talk about this.
Honestly, I feel doubt when people say “cmon, you might try to being an open minded one. “ or “It’s my opinion, you should accept as it is”.
I guess it’s not the “true” and exact definition and applicable in real life as an open minded person. But how to apply this mindset in our life??
Before we’re going to the next discussion. I want to disclaimer that my opinion in here might be not 100℅ true nor have deficiency. But I open discussion too so no worry about that :D
Well… People who claim their open mindedness told everyone and indirectly influence people to trust their opinion. *)true or true?. Eg: “we should accept this notion because… “. But when their faced a small group of people who didn’t follow their opinion, then they say “poor you. Why you don’t have same opinion as us? You such a rigid one and not an open minded”. Hmm not fair and selfish I guess..
So.. Let’s talk how to faced this type of people and being an “healthy” open minded???
For me, being an open minded doesn’t mean everyone should accept and follow your opinion. It is better if we are in the different boat, but we still respect and appreciate them without humiliate their opinion.
So, how to implement it in real life? It’s not easy to do it because human has their egoistic side. No worry, try it slowly. Maybe, when you talk with someone who has different view with you, try to control your face expression and mouth. Don’t rush to cut their conversation and give your opinion. Don’t be. Wait until they complete their thoughts, then if they need your view, let’s share it and adding some phrases like “In my opinion, I contrast with you…, but I respect yours because we faced different condition”.
Healthy conversation result healthy mind too and the impact is our relationship with someone has more positive outcome.
