Cease Cherishing Opinions

 An opinion is just a bundle of thoughts. When I look back, I can see how some of my deeply held opinions have changed over the years. How can I be so sure that the opinions I cherish now wont evolve with time?

When I recognize how fluid opinions can be, I can learn to give other people space to have their own opinions. I can step back and see that my opinions and those of others are just thoughts. They are not connected with our true essence, our source.

The more I derive my sense of self from my opinions, the more I feel threatened by differing opinions of others. When another person rejects my opinion, it can feel as though they are rejecting my very self! When my "self" is threatened, I instantly feel overcome with the urge to defend and attack. I need to make myself right and that means you must be wrong.

But what if I can just accept my opinion and also detach from it at the same time? Then, when another has a differing opinion, I can stay present and observe my reactions. I don't need to defend my opinion at all. I don't need to change anyone's opinion. Through non-reaction I create space. Space for opinions to be and space for love and acceptance...