Introspection, truth, and error
I’ve spent the last year and a half doing even more introspection and self-examination than usual. That’s led to changes in the way that I think and act.
This post by Ian O’Byrne is a great reminder that we’re often misguided in life:
One of the major stumbling blocks to changing perceptions and awareness of the “truths” that we’ve manufactured is that we do not want to recognize that we are wrong or mistaken. Furthermore, we do not want to admit to others (or ourselves) that these mistaken perceptions have distorted or modified our lives.
To counteract this, it is important to periodically challenge our beliefs and viewpoints. We need to problematize these perspectives and question their validity. We need to question their role and relevance in our lives.
As someone who lives and works openly, I’d like to think that I do hold my hands up and say when I’m wrong. But to do that means that it’s only fair to be honest and point out when other people are also wrong.
I hold myself and others to a high standard, and do not apologise for that.
This post is Day 57 of my #100DaysToOffload challenge. Want to get involved? Find out more at 100daystooffload.com
