For the great enemy of truth is very often not the lie — deliberate, contrived, and dishonest — but the myth — persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. — JFK Yale Commencement, 1962
So many points in this are excellent. The path back to the person you want to be. Had been thinking also that The new modern hero is the person who changes their mind especially very publicly. Had been praying for Chief Justice Roberts and especially the Thomas’ to find themselves. Imagine their place in history and the cascade. I have a dozen people I want to send this to. Excellent article.
Thank you, Sue; I agree 100%. I joke with my students that the secret to being right is to change your mind when you realize you are wrong. I try to teach them that there is no advantage to being incorrect on purpose, and they should surround themselves with friends who uplift them when they admit a failing or maybe just a mistake. We have to normalize changing our minds when we realize a mistake and not condemn people as "flip-floppers." Thank you for reading and sharing.
So many points in this are excellent. The path back to the person you want to be. Had been thinking also that The new modern hero is the person who changes their mind especially very publicly. Had been praying for Chief Justice Roberts and especially the Thomas’ to find themselves. Imagine their place in history and the cascade. I have a dozen people I want to send this to. Excellent article.
Thank you, Sue; I agree 100%. I joke with my students that the secret to being right is to change your mind when you realize you are wrong. I try to teach them that there is no advantage to being incorrect on purpose, and they should surround themselves with friends who uplift them when they admit a failing or maybe just a mistake. We have to normalize changing our minds when we realize a mistake and not condemn people as "flip-floppers." Thank you for reading and sharing.