How open-minded are we, really? As we go on each day, we always try to keep our minds open to possibilities. Life is about learning and having an open mind can make us ready to see greater opportunities that always a limited mind denies.But how are we gonna widen our minds? With closed minds, there are possibilities that we miss out a lot of things. I think it’s not just ideas we are going to miss out, but also opportunities that will bring us laughter, happiness, love and more possibilities for us to enjoy.
For me, it’s not difficult to be an open-minded person only if we are flexible and understanding. Do I have an open mind? To some extent, yes I do. I understand, I am flexible and I believe that flexibility and positive expectations draw up possibilities of good results. I always listen to people and I don’t neglect people. Being open-minded means deep patience, though it requires a lot of practice and energy to develop patience. Still, I can manage to control my mind and actions.
Oftentimes, I do random things that exercise my mind. Simple things that help me think broader and smarter to make me more open. I sometimes listen to music which I don’t like at first, but if I keep an open mind, I can still find it interesting. I sing too, and I find it an opportunity to express more of me. I watch movies/tv shows that I don’t usually watch. Try it, really it is thought provoking.
I like to learn about different people and lifestyles. It stimulates appreciation. I always try to eat food I have never tried. I always think it’s healthy because I keep an open mind. I go to the gym not only to build up muscles but to push the limits of my body which I can learn more and expand my mind. Try anything else that can push your limits. It’s exciting. Sometimes I try to shutdown one of my senses. I can text with both eyes closed. It puts things in a way I am forced to create new ways of doing things I’ve already figured how to do.
Similarly, there are several things you can do to help your mind open. The simple things I do, really help me develop positive frame of mind, encourage creative thinking, good relationship with everyone, clear thoughts and of course broader vision. Let us try our best to develop our skills and enjoy our life with happiness.
In a nutshell, having an open mind is simply seeing things as if it's the first time and thinking about it in new ways. Like the children we once were, we have to deal everything with open minds and fearless spirits believing in our ability to be persistent that we don’t miss out any single opportunity in life.
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"Try anything else that can push your limits. It’s exciting. " - nice one tol kudos! very positive =)
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Bons: thanks 'tol! we need a positive charge! right?! ^ ^
Finally, Mr. BT nakasulat ka na ulit... sobrang naging busy kasi sa recording sessions hehehe... Congratz Bonski for another great article... Write more articles and continue inspiring people... Keep up the good work... Stay positive as always and anything is possible once you put your mind to it... next tym sakay ka naman ng roller coaster just for the experience kahit magkahilohilo ka hehehe...
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Bons: woo ang haba ng sinabi mo doc khris at salamat! kailangan ko ding gawin yan, hamo sasakay ako ng roller coaster! =)
laugh more often, it refreshes our mind. astig astig. taragis. keep inspiring people :)
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Bons: agree! masarap pading gawin yan at totoong nakakarefresh. thanks BM!
“Laughter is an instant vacation".
"... an open mind can make us ready to see greater opportunities that always a limited mind denies." --> Very well-said.
ReplyDeleteLiving life with an open mind is accepting the fact that you do not know everything. Thus, you open up new opportunities for experience.. Having an open mind allows you to change.. to learn.. to grow.
Nice read, Kuya Boni. Kodus! :)
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Bons: Thanks Leah!
i like the song! gud day, bon!
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Bons: edi ikaw na! hahaah!
ang kyut ng picture nyong 3 nila tina at jorge :-)
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Bons: Thanks Leomarie! Good Day!
dati, di ako open-minded. pero i realized na kailangan at di naman ako nagsisisisi
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Bons: nice to hear that! smile **click! thanks bino
Good thing for an open mind is you see things on a positive way and also you are learning to see different things a normal person do not see...post Kuya bon...
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Bons: tama ka dyan berl, at kailangan natin ng ganyan para mas maging masaya ang buhay!
I like to learn about different people and lifestyles. It stimulates appreciation.
ReplyDeleteI resonate with this Bon! And yes, I agree that part of being open minded when it comes to dealing with people is to be truly patient in listening to them, not just with the words they are saying but also with what their expressions and gestures tell... Another key to really being open minded with others is to always give them the benefit of the doubt. And part of giving them this benefit is to think about their personal background - how was this person raised, his experiences, his educational background, his religious creed, etc... When one seeks to understand why others behave differently, one becomes more generous in giving that essential benefit of the doubt, and in turn keeps an open mind...
I think that to act as if seeing things the first time to have an open mind would also be more fruitful if we are able to conquer and set aside our personal preferences. Doing so would mean to begin on a clean slate - tabula rasa. I had a chance to experience a different culture when for the first time I travelled to Malaysia. The food, the manner of preparing them, the smell (of both food and people), the colors and many other things are different. My lessons in sociology were of great help - I kept a mantra that "culture is relative". Had I been born in a different place, like in Malaysia, I would not see any difference at all. This allowed me to be open minded with what I see. The difference that I see is due to my different culture. And to be able to immerse myself in this different culture, I needed to put aside my set of preferences. That way, I can avoid being indifferent, thus making the trip and the entire experience worthwhile...
Wow, it's been a long time since I have written a comment as long as this. Great article Bon! And great articles always stimulate minds... :)
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Bons: ..and appreciating work of others also stimulates mind and broadens thinking..thanks mark for this mind-stimulating comments, appreciated pare.
you’re right. Just like your experience, having an open mind keeps me kicking here in the middle east for almost 4 years . it’s not just about money, it’s also about opportunity to deal with a totally different world, to learn and discover new things . I can immerse. I can adapt. It’s simple, I just got to have my mind widely open.
Cool! Nice post.
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Bons: thanks Myke!
The post always reflects the author...
ReplyDeleteI just feel the positivity in you.
Glad to read this inspiring post.
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Bons: thanks also bagotilyo! =)
We need this kind of inspiration.thanks for sharing.
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Bons: indeed! salamat po!
Being an open minded person helps a lot especially if you're in a field when other people look at every mistake that you do. I just have an open mind not to bully them or anything. Because I know it's not right.
ReplyDeleteI am also an understanding person. In my previous relationship, I think I was the one with the open mind. And when it was time to let go, I had an open mind that I have to be happy for him as well, and not try to hold him back. :)
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Bons: salamat zen sa pagbisita! =)
Yes it's open-mindedness. It's like giving everybody a second chance in life, especially in a country like ours where our voices need to be heard. It breaks prejudices, and that's what makes a difference.
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Bons: tama yan pmg! salamat uli!
nice one bon..nakaiinspire nman itong post mo bon.. super duper like ko..lol. keep on inspiring pipol around u and being the one and original bonifacio talampas.. basta wag ka mgbago kung ano man ka ngyn..im lucky to have u as my friend...hehehe
ReplyDeletePs.. mgtaglish na ko bon ssa comment dito..ng utak bleed sa pagbasa ng blog mo..lels
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Bons: salamat mel, di naman kailanangang amg english! ^^ basta mag comment kalang ayos na saken un! ^ ^ appreciated
its always about seizing the opportunity! sayang yung oras kung lagi lang itutulog eh.
ReplyDeletebilib na bilib ako sa'yo tol bons. kumbaga, sobrang dami mong activities. from blogging, modeling career, IT stuff and works, hanggang pagiging recording artist. Pwede kang model ng multivatamins. Hahaha!
Ingat!
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Bons: natuwa ako sa comment mo tol hahaha, level up na kasi ako,. dati model lang ng brief ang pinapagawa mo saken haha ngayon pang multivitamins na.. let me guess.. centrum yan no haha yehey, kahilera kona sila sam milby.. lols! salamat uli!!
Being open-minded is an asset. Not all people are gifted with this but it can be learned.
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Bons: thank you Blotspace! =)
pare, pasensya na. vetracin lang ang nag offer na brand. multi vitamins pa rin naman. papatusin ba natin? hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteYou never stop inspiring people and your readers everytime na dadalaw dito sa blog-bahay mo. You are a man of positivity.
ReplyDeleteAstig tong entry na toh! kaya balik blog nanaman ako! ahahaha
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Bons: thanks 'tol, and you never fail to praise me haha taragis! salamat uli tol miss na kita!
Well said, Bon! I agree, If we don't have an open-mind, we're gonna miss a lot of opportunities in our lives. Which we might regret in the future. Thanks for sharing! =)
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Bons: thanks JoMi! =) OpenMind101? hehe
Yeah, being open minded opens new door for us. Not only in terms of our career but it is also a way for us to grow as a person.
ReplyDeleteIsa sa mga nakakatawang example ko is yung pagkain ng maki, naduduwal pa ko dun nung una, pero ngayon, isa na sya sa mga paborito ko..
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Bons: absolutely! ^^ thanks for visiting paul!
In all fairness, I was looking for a big punchline for this post Bon. Haha.. Seryoso pala ito. Pero tama naman yung sinabi mo. Importante talaga ang magkaron ng "open mind" about a lot of things. Siguro corrupted na lang talaga masyado ang isip ko na kapag sinasabi yung "open-mindedness" eh green kagad ang naiisip ko at sasabihin ko "sorry no." Haha.. Sisihin mo na lang yung experiences ko for that. Hehe..
ReplyDeleteFor me having an open mind suggests that one doesn't necessarily have to accept whatever statement the other person is saying but being able to comprehend the entire proposition by putting oneself onto it. If our politicians all have open minds during electoral debates then there shouldn't be clashes of ideas.
Magkakaron siguro ng peace on earth kung lahat ay open minded. ^_^
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Bons: Hi emily, how are you na?! thanks again! ^^ i agree on peace on earth hehe. merry christmas!
napadaan lang po sa inyong station sir boni :) thanks for all the inspiring blogs, keep blogging!
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Bons: salamat MC
welcome .. wala pa bang next post ?:)
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Bons: sensya napo busy kasi. ^^
I want to be open minded but sometimes I cant. Thank you for this post. It helps me a lot Boni.
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Bons: don't be afraid CNA hehe
I am glad I visited this station sir Bon, this post is so inspiring. now i know i made the right move - of stepping out of my comfort zone, of taking risks and of opening my mind to new things around me. i'll share this post sir, to inspire others! thank you! :-)
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Bons: welcome iamTalinggaw =) thanks for appreciating this post! =)
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