― Pema Chödrön, The Wisdom of No Escape: How to Love Yourself and Your World
When we become too attached to ideas and concepts we automatically shut down our ability to see or hear anything that might prove us wrong. It protects our sense of security and identity, but it also leaves us blind and deaf.
The path to wisdom is scary. It starts by saying, "Huh. I guess I could be wrong. Teach me."
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