The inability to recognize the validity of opposing points of view causes us to struggle, perpetually fighting against the details of everyday life that don’t conform with our perspective. Once we can calmly consider a contradictory perspective, without needing to argue with it or change it, our peaceful state of mind is difficult to disrupt. We know there are few absolutes and others feel as correct about their opinions as we do about ours. Though we still pursue and promote our own values, when we can recognize the validity of varying points of view, we do it…

With humility.