I'm sure there are many things...but I am likely wrong about my assumptions or perceived intent and motive of others. I try to put myself in someone else's shoes and understand where they are coming from - and I make assumptions about what I think another is thinking or why one does what one does - positive and negative. Knowing the complexity of my own heart, feelings, insecurities, and opinions; I'm quite certain I get this wrong about other people.
I think I’m probably wrong (more than I realize!) about social perceptions. Seeing things through my own flawed lens creates a distorted social reality of what I think about others and what I think they think about me. I’m constantly trying to see things through the lens of the savior and love like he did. That’s hard for me. It will be a life long opportunity of growth for me.
I’m also wrong with my parenting decisions, frequently. Hindsight is a great teacher for parenting. Poor Jax- my little Guinea pig! 🙈
I hope and I think I am willing to be wrong about absolutely everything, I try really hard to be open to new information, new revelation. Sure, we form our opinons today based on the facts before us today, but when new facts present themselves tomorrow we should follow them where they lead.
I think the knowledge we have today - including knowledge we have about about both secular and sacred things - is given to us from our Heavenly Father. But the knowledge we have today can only take us so far. I think that is one of the lessons of Nephi and Laman/Lemuel: Nephi was wiling to leave behind what he knew and follow God where God was leading him; is older brothers wanted to hold too tightly to what they already knew and had. "I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do" (or something like that). In order to continue progressing we have to be willing to receive new knowledge, even knowledge that may seem to contradict our past understanding.
When Christ came to earth he fulfilled the law, and then he taught new truths and ended (or suspended) practices that had existed for generations. The teachings and practices of the Church have changed pretty dramatically over the years.
Our scientific knowledge continues to morph and to change. The Covid experience was interesting to see the medical community and the rest of us learn in real time. Some people were really shaken by that experience and were left thinking that the scientists don't actually know anything - I think it showed just the opposite: in order to learn we have to be willing to follow the information wherever it leads us, even if we contradict what we said yesterday, and we have to be not so wedded to our past ideas that we stunt our own growth.
I think about a child developing into a teenager, who then develops into an adult. It seems like everything about them changes. Their size, shape, voice, knowledge, personality. It's actually kind of a crazy philosophical puzzle: what is the essential "it" in a person that doesn't change? I am the same person I was a year ago, 10 years ago, 30 years ago. And yet, I am completely different.
Anyway, it seems to me that one of the most important things we can do is stay open to continued learning and growth.
Agree! We are constantly trying to teach our kids this. I think we actually know very little about the gospel and it’s super important to keep an open mind so we’re not completely thrown when new concepts come into light. Great insights, Ryan!
I love this! I love that I've been the same person my whole life (and pre-mortal life), yet have transformed over the years into someone totally different. What a gift.
I think I'm wrong about a lot of things. Definitely frequently wrong in my parenting and assumptions about kids' intentions.
I have been most wrong about my own limiting beliefs. "I'm not a runner. I don't have the time or patience to homeschool. I just can't give up cheese." All wrong. Now I run 2-3 miles a few days week and feel great. I'm settling into the homeschool routine and enjoying it. I've read a ton about studies contradicting the doctrine I was taught in school that dairy is an essential food group. Dairy is finally completely out of my diet, and I feel the best I've ever felt in my life.
I look forward to finding out more things I'm wrong about and transforming into better and better versions of myself. The scriptures say time is measured only unto man and all is as one day with God. I'm so grateful he gave us the sun and rotation of the earth so we could have a new day and opportunity to be a new person every 24 hours.
I'm sure there are many things...but I am likely wrong about my assumptions or perceived intent and motive of others. I try to put myself in someone else's shoes and understand where they are coming from - and I make assumptions about what I think another is thinking or why one does what one does - positive and negative. Knowing the complexity of my own heart, feelings, insecurities, and opinions; I'm quite certain I get this wrong about other people.
ReplyDeleteI actually think you’re highly intuitive! I want to be you when I grow up 🥰
DeleteSo true!
DeleteI think I’m probably wrong (more than I realize!) about social perceptions. Seeing things through my own flawed lens creates a distorted social reality of what I think about others and what I think they think about me. I’m constantly trying to see things through the lens of the savior and love like he did. That’s hard for me. It will be a life long opportunity of growth for me.
ReplyDeleteI’m also wrong with my parenting decisions, frequently. Hindsight is a great teacher for parenting. Poor Jax- my little Guinea pig! 🙈
Parenting...so true!
DeleteOn a lighter note, I’m ALWAAAAAYS wrong about the dang March madness brackets. I’ve NEVER won 😫. I always pick the wrong teams 🤣
ReplyDeleteHaha! As Ryan wrote on my winning t-shirt one year, "Winning two years in a row just proves that March Madness is TOTALLY RANDOM!"
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DeleteI hope and I think I am willing to be wrong about absolutely everything, I try really hard to be open to new information, new revelation. Sure, we form our opinons today based on the facts before us today, but when new facts present themselves tomorrow we should follow them where they lead.
ReplyDeleteI think the knowledge we have today - including knowledge we have about about both secular and sacred things - is given to us from our Heavenly Father. But the knowledge we have today can only take us so far. I think that is one of the lessons of Nephi and Laman/Lemuel: Nephi was wiling to leave behind what he knew and follow God where God was leading him; is older brothers wanted to hold too tightly to what they already knew and had. "I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do" (or something like that). In order to continue progressing we have to be willing to receive new knowledge, even knowledge that may seem to contradict our past understanding.
When Christ came to earth he fulfilled the law, and then he taught new truths and ended (or suspended) practices that had existed for generations. The teachings and practices of the Church have changed pretty dramatically over the years.
Our scientific knowledge continues to morph and to change. The Covid experience was interesting to see the medical community and the rest of us learn in real time. Some people were really shaken by that experience and were left thinking that the scientists don't actually know anything - I think it showed just the opposite: in order to learn we have to be willing to follow the information wherever it leads us, even if we contradict what we said yesterday, and we have to be not so wedded to our past ideas that we stunt our own growth.
I think about a child developing into a teenager, who then develops into an adult. It seems like everything about them changes. Their size, shape, voice, knowledge, personality. It's actually kind of a crazy philosophical puzzle: what is the essential "it" in a person that doesn't change? I am the same person I was a year ago, 10 years ago, 30 years ago. And yet, I am completely different.
Anyway, it seems to me that one of the most important things we can do is stay open to continued learning and growth.
Agree! We are constantly trying to teach our kids this. I think we actually know very little about the gospel and it’s super important to keep an open mind so we’re not completely thrown when new concepts come into light. Great insights, Ryan!
DeleteI love this! I love that I've been the same person my whole life (and pre-mortal life), yet have transformed over the years into someone totally different. What a gift.
DeleteI think I'm wrong about a lot of things. Definitely frequently wrong in my parenting and assumptions about kids' intentions.
ReplyDeleteI have been most wrong about my own limiting beliefs. "I'm not a runner. I don't have the time or patience to homeschool. I just can't give up cheese." All wrong. Now I run 2-3 miles a few days week and feel great. I'm settling into the homeschool routine and enjoying it. I've read a ton about studies contradicting the doctrine I was taught in school that dairy is an essential food group. Dairy is finally completely out of my diet, and I feel the best I've ever felt in my life.
I look forward to finding out more things I'm wrong about and transforming into better and better versions of myself. The scriptures say time is measured only unto man and all is as one day with God. I'm so grateful he gave us the sun and rotation of the earth so we could have a new day and opportunity to be a new person every 24 hours.
Legit! I felt soooo good when I cut out cows milk. Who knew!? Good for you! 👏🏻 But I think I love cheese too much 🤣🙈
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