Opposable Minds

Primates, and that definitely includes humans, are the only ones who have opposable thumbs. Try holding your favorite cup of coffee and you'll find out how our thumbs work. Recently, I came across the phrase, opposable minds, which made me think twice, even thrice. As I understood it, an opposable mind is ready to accept ideas that counter one's own. Sounds simple. Or is it? How often have we accepted, without prejudice, an idea or question that contradicts what we think is our very sound plan? On the other hand, when was the last time we openly questioned an idea that we think can be improved upon? I don't need to have your answers because I have my own. It's not easy being and having to oppose. Personalities often get in the way and relationships get the beating. Going beyond differences and surviving the opposition with relationships intact, I think, is the challenge. Are you ready for it? I know I am. Having an opposable mind need not be such a trying task. After all, God made sure we have opposable thumbs, and that's our lifelong reminder.

Thumbs up, everyone!