AOM Meditations: 040419

by Philip Gladstone

Thanks to our Friend, David, for sending us this beautiful art

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“The measure of intelligence 

is the ability to change.” 

~Albert Einstein

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“Your assumptions 

are your windows on the world. 

Scrub them off every once in a while, 

or the light won't come in.” 

~Isaac Asimov

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“A mind is like a parachute. 

It doesn't work if it is not open.” 

~Frank Zappa

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"A university professor went to visit a famous Zen master. While the master quietly served tea, the professor talked about Zen. The master poured the visitor's cup to the brim, and then kept pouring. The professor watched the overflowing cup until he could no longer restrain himself. 

"It's full! No more will go in!" the professor blurted. 

"This is you," the master replied, "How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup."

~Version of a Traditional Story

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From time to time take time

To Question your Assumptions

If you've never changed your mind

Never questioned your beliefs

You are likely afraid to do so 
which may cause you 
to be blind to other ways 
of thinking and perceiving the world

Don't be afraid

OPEN YOUR MIND