I've been surprised lately by the number of times I've been around people who dismiss out of hand experiences and ideas that might be of interest or a help to them. Maybe I notice it more because I try to stay open to new ideas and experiences, even if I have to make a list so that I remember to think about or to do them as time allows. The latest for me is ordering a book from the library that someone remarked about at another list.
Is that an oxymoron, to work at staying open? Should it come easier?
Anyway, it's like I've become aware of it on a lot of levels. How could I not -- it was as if I was being knocked over the head with it. All of a sudden, not so suddenly, it registers. I'm finally present enough in the moments of my life that it makes a connection.
The most recent experience happened when I overheard a woman shut the door to a new idea. She dismissed it out of hand and even a bit abruptly.
Are people that closed? I imagine this woman thinks of herself as quite open and outgoing. But she dropped the ball on that one.
And where are the spaces in my life that are closed (and maybe even locked up tight.) (Of course, I don't think I have that many. ;O)
Disclaimer for those who are technically challenged: I understand...and that's not what I'm really talking about, though picking up new technology seems to be the name of the game. I learn to do only what I need to know...and the line keeps moving forward. There's no time to learn things I will not be using.
Karin
Originally posted 2007-01-19 10:47:36.
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