Sublime

Of particular interest to us is openness to experience. This can also be framed as openness to new information: our ability to adapt by noticing that the world has changed, accepting rather than rejecting relevant signals, and as a result, changing our outlook, opinions, and actions. In a swiftly evolving world, people who are less open to new

Être ouvert d’esprit, c’est être prêt à s’écouter soi-même, à écouter les autres, et à découvrir de nouvelles modalités d’être au monde, de nouvelles idées, suggestions et opinions.

aren't as likely to become too attached to ideas before they come in contact with objective, outside opinions.

Every case is new. We must let what we know—our known knowns—guide us but not blind us to what we do not know; we must remain flexible and adaptable to any situation; we must always retain a beginner’s mind; and we must never overvalue our experience or undervalue the informational and emotional realities served up moment by moment in whatever

Truthseeking, the desire to know the truth regardless of whether the truth aligns with the beliefs we currently hold, is not naturally supported by the way we process information. We might think of ourselves as open-minded and capable of updating our beliefs based on new information, but the research conclusively shows otherwise. Instead of

This practice—of never assuming an experience you have is the whole story—will support you in a life of open possibility and equanimity.

If you had a good result using a specific style, method, or working condition, don’t assume that is the best way. Or your way. Or the only way. Avoid getting religious about it.