Statement In the book Inherit The Wind, by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee it shows that having an open mind is very important. That, even though your life (or criminal record) depends on it, comprehending the other person's point is just as important as making your own. Those who do NOT possess an open mind l lack a crucial part of their personality that makes them hear the other person out. Open Mindedness may be expressed in a number of ways, but this book proves that those who are perceptive
An Open Mind is a Prerequisite for Learning The difference between comfort and open-mindedness is the difference between cowardliness and truthfulness. The mind that is open is open to the truth, whereas the close mind invents whatever truth it is comfortable with, so that it may persist in its delusions. To be truly open-minded, we must renounce the religion of our parents, and deny our cherished beliefs. Comfort is seduction. Better it is to suffer the pains of uncertainty, and the insanity
shapes the world, the deeper connection between events and the human mind would lay untouched. Therefore, in order for an individual to understand his/her country, it is imperative that they study cultural literature. It allows for an individual to gain stability in their own country as well as becoming open-minded about their surroundings and other cultures. Studying of cultural literature will promote anyone to develop an open-minded. Learning about other cultures and their development, which would
Ray Bradbury's “The Smile” is a short story that proves that beauty can only be seen by those with not only open eyes but an open mind. In a town of poverty and radioactivity, the survivors/descendants of survivors find themselves living in the ruins of a once beautiful and lively setting. In a society where the citizens believe that the cause of their terrible living extent is because the mistakes and creations made past, the city council holds a festival where they are able to “appreciate” the
Perspectives are thoughts and points of views we all conceive. We as humans tend to create our own perspectives of countless things in life that can be considered right to have or can be considered wrong. Some are more prone to have open-minded perspectives, while others can be very close-minded. To live in a world in which diversity surrounds us I think it is important to understand what makes us all different by our beliefs, values, and goals. Considering the fact we are all unique and different
being open-minded. In the poem “Mending Wall,”1914 by Robert Frost, The children’s book The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson, and the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, all have in common is that; there are characters in each who are open-minded. An example of this is when in the novel the Great Gatsby, the character Nick was always open-minded, he states this when he said- “in my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever
Being open minded is the key to not ending up betraying the knowledge in coming to know about American Indian peoples in Minnesota. It is because only through open minded that we can explore the new knowledge without a preconceived idea or prejudice and not being offended. Being open minded consists of two main components in this setting: acknowledge and accept with respect. These are our obligations and responsibilities for the knowledge exposed to us. First of all, we have to acknowledge, instead
What is an educated person? What charateristics does he or she possess? In my opinion an educated person possess these three charateristics: leadership, open-mindedness, and communication. Most people consider themselves educated yet do not possess these charateristics. Throughout school I was always encouraged to improve theses three skills because that 's what employers were looking for. You need these three skills to not just be employed, but to also have a social life and to go far in life. There
As a current college student and future educator, remaining open-minded is a goal I strive towards. There are many times where I am close-minded and can not understand the "diversity" within an area. Rider campus is my biggest example because when I first stepped onto it, I felt alone and isolated. Due to class discussion and experience, I realized diversity could apply to everything that makes a person unique. With this knowledge I looked at my fellow students and friends in a new light, with not
Joanne Oppenheim. From these people, others can learn that the best way to respond to conflict -- no matter what type of conflict it is -- by facing the situation with a calm and positive attitude along with empathizing with the other sides’ feelings. Open-mindedness is essential when any argument is occurring
I am Sierra Rettenmund and I currently attend Clyde High School. I plan to attend Ohio State University next year to work towards receiving my bachelors degree in dance. I hope to one day perform as a professional dancer and eventually own my own dance studio. In order to be able to run my studio with ease I, along with the instructors I hire, will need to be good leaders. A leader, by definition, is the person who leads or commands a group. There are many qualities or characteristics that play a
through many conflicts, he developed independence, open-mindedness, and being able to work on his own. Philip demonstrates independence after experiencing blindness as evidenced in the novel when he was able to survive after Timothy’s death. In the beginning of the novel, Philip demonstrates being helpless when he fell into the shark infested water, and Timothy had to risk his life in order to save him. In chapter 6, on page 53, he states in his mind, “I knew how to swim, but didn’t know which way
Antigone, two characters undergo character changes. During the play the audience sees these two characters' attitudes change from close-minded to open-minded. It is their close-minded, stubborn attitudes, which lead to their decline in the play, and ultimately to a series of deaths. In the beginning Antigone is a close minded character who later becomes open minded. After the death of her brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, Creon becomes the ruler of Thebes. He decides that Eteocles will receive a funeral
forever. Throughout my life, I was always taught to keep an open mind. By keeping an open mind, this allowed me to learn from my mistakes, participate and interact more with the world around me. An open mind also allowed me to grow stronger mentally, emotionally, and physically. My growth throughout my life up to now led me to being the person I am now and my future career. As said before, I was always taught to keep an open mind. With an open mind, I was able to enjoy life and experience wonderful opportunities
Development of an Open Mind There are many different qualities and values which are inculcated into an individual that makes them unique. Positivity, consistency, and spirit of adventure are some of the values I possess. However, my most prominent core value and defining feature instilled within me is my ability to approach the views and knowledge of others objectively, or having an open mind. Open Mindedness is a very important quality to me because it allows me to grow and experience new ideas
allowed humanity to evolve with new discoveries. One must have the capability to entertain new ideas in order to expand their understanding. Furthermore, it will allow them to educate themselves on a variety of ideas and beliefs. An educated mind must be an open mind, in which new ideas can begin to be understood. One should not go through life accepting or rejecting ideas without understanding the concept completely. Applying this quote to our lives today is crucial. Today, the world is a very diverse
The authors of this article discuss using a strategy for writing called the open-mind portrait technique. Most commonly, this technique is used to help students as they begin to craft narrative text, but in this case, the authors recognize that this technique can be a used to improve student’s expository writing skills; skills which become increasingly critical through middle and high school and finally into higher education and in most careers. Students struggle with writing in an expository manner
DMT: Seeking Super-consciousness In his book Breaking Open the Mind, author Daniel Pinchbeck takes readers on his journey of experience with the chemical Dimethytriptamine, also known as DMT. He says, “DMT land was an interweave of tantric mandalas, virtual reality fantasias, stained glass aureolae; a ten-dimensional Walt Disney World projected into some far-fetched and far flung future”. This psychedelic is popularly known for its powerful hallucinogenic properties and vivid, lifelike experiences
ACTIVE MINDS: CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Statement of Need In 2014, there were 42,773 deaths by suicide in the United States. Though suicide rates decreased from 1990-2000 from 12.5 suicides per 100,000 to 10.4 per 100,000, over the past decade, however, the rate has again increased to 12.1 per 100,000. Every day, approximately 105 Americans die by suicide and there is nearly one death by suicide in the U.S. every 12.3 minutes. (CDC). There is one suicide for every estimated
me and that makes me want to work harder so that I can reach their expectations. Although expectation is an incentive to help you do something, I believe that you are not defined by what others expect of you and you can achieve this by having an open mind, focusing solely on yourself at times, and realizing that other people’s expectations for your life are minor compared to your expectations.