Openness and a Learning Mindset
In the growth path, Openness within oneself entails being receptive to new experiences, emotions, and self-discovery. One of the most important things I’ve been learning lately is what it really means to be open not just to others, but to myself. I used to think being open meant just sharing your feelings or thoughts out loud. But I’m beginning to realize that openness also means allowing myself to grow, to change, and to admit that I don’t know everything.
In the growth part , learning Mindset involves adopting a stance of continuous self-improvement and personal growth
A learning mindset has helped me calm that inner pressure. I now see mistakes as lessons, not failures. I’ve started asking myself questions like, “What can I take away from today?” or “How did I respond to something unfamiliar?” It’s made me more curious not just about the world, but about how I work as a person.
The growth path talked about being open to our emotions and experiences without judgment, and that really hit me. Because most times, we’re our harshest critics. But I’m slowly shifting toward curiosity instead of shame.
It’s not always easy. But choosing to stay open, to keep learning and adapting that’s what’s helping me grow.
What’s something you once struggled to accept about yourself, but are now learning to be curious about instead of critical?
Thanks so much for sharing your reflections! 🌻 It's awesome to hear about your journey. Something I used to struggle to accept within myself was anger - I used to push down my anger so quickly that when I was younger, I believed that I was a person who didn't experience anger at all! But I began to learn that feeling angry isn't bad, it's natural and gives us good information about whether something unjust is occurring or our boundaries have been violated. Allowing myself to acknowledge when I feel angry and getting curious about it has given me wisdom in certain situations that I would have missed if I'd repressed it
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Thank you for the posting.
Something I once struggled to accept about myself was my vulnerability and tendency toward perfectionism. I used to be highly self-critical and often carried a deep sense of shame when I didn’t meet my own unrealistic standards. Over time, and with a lot of reflection and practice, I’ve started to shift my perspective. Now, instead of judging myself, I try to meet those parts of me with curiosity and self-compassion. I’m learning that being human means being imperfect, and that’s something to understand, not punish.
@PeaceInPractice your welcome peace, thanks for sharing your experience with me 🥰