“If anyone can prove and show to me that I think and act in error, I will gladly change it — for I seek the truth, by which no one has ever been harmed. The one who is harmed is the one who abides in deceit and ignorance.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 6.24
April 25, 2021 7:00 AM
This lesson resonates with me. It provides guilt and shame when looking back at previous thoughts. It also affords comfort and forgiveness to know we can change and be better human beings.
Holding on to our beliefs, knowing they will not withstand any test stunts our growth as a person. Openly exposing ourselves to wisdom and accepting our past failures puts us on a path of enlightenment.
Conclusion
When provided proof of shortcomings of our beliefs or actions, we need to be accepting of constructive criticism. Acceptance of wisdom allows us to grow and be a better version of ourselves.