Explore Both Sides

No matter what side of an issue we’re on, neither side is completely right. We can’t totally understand anything without exploring its opposite. When we catch ourselves automatically agreeing with ‘our side,’ it’s time to seek more...

No Party-line Is Totally True

No matter what side of an issue we’re on, neither side is completely right. We can’t totally understanding anything without exploring its opposite. When we catch ourselves automatically agreeing with ‘our side,’ it’s time to seek more...

Self-Inquiry

While none of our beliefs are ultimately true, some serve us and some don’t. We may think we need to live according to others’ standards, even when it doesn’t fit our character, talents or desires. But this is a trap. When we fail to question the...

Confirmation Bias

We all unconsciously look for and find information that validates our beliefs. Some of us even go to great lengths trying to confirm our assumptions, opinions and conclusions. Our egos have difficulty tolerating being wrong. We hang on to our opinions as if our...

Story and Truth

Whether we’re conservative, liberal, conventional or alternative, the information we rely on is mostly story. Stories don’t tell the entire truth, they just represent a perspective. Buying into any of these stories, not only steers us farther away from...

Healthy Mind Set

No religion, philosophy or collection of beliefs is inherently better than any other. Each person’s experience within any system will be different. Until we’re conscious, our chemistry, psychology, upbringing and temperament will drive our preferences and...