From my newsletter …

Dear Friends,

When we are closed-minded, we fail to learn from others. That seems pretty obvious.
The biggest problem with being closed-minded, though, is that it keeps us from knowing ourselves. We think we know who we are, but we don’t. We’re holding on to obsolete programming and false beliefs. And we can’t love ourselves (or others) very well without knowing ourselves.

So when I feel closed-minded, judgmental, or just resistant, I can beware the flag. I can open a window in my mind and heart. I can seize the opportunity to identify and embrace new knowledge. With knowledge comes understanding. And with understanding comes acceptance. They are part of love.

I cannot be both closed-minded and loving.

Love smiles,

Jan Denise

PS: This is the love note that opened yesterday’s newsletter. You can sign up to get it every Wednesday by e-mail.