It has been said that the human mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open.

Several weeks ago I wrote about Honesty as the first in the triad of Honest, Open-minded, and Willing, the H.O.W. of spiritual and emotional growth and necessary ingredients for healthy recovery from addiction (see H.O.W. do we Change?).

Today I am addressing the Open-minded of the H.O.W. Oops, what’s that sound? Is that the blam-clang of your mind slamming shut? Don’t want to hear about anyone else’s perspective? Okay, keep your blinders on and go about your life. No need to read further. Continue reading →