How open-minded are we, really? As we go on each day, we always try to keep our minds open to possibilities. Life is about learning and having an open mind can make us ready to see greater opportunities that always a limited mind denies.

But how are we gonna widen our minds? With closed minds, there are possibilities that we miss out a lot of things.  I think it’s not just ideas we are going to miss out, but also opportunities that will bring us laughter, happiness, love and more possibilities for us to enjoy.

For me, it’s not difficult to be an open-minded person only if we are flexible and understanding. Do I have an open mind? To some extent, yes I do. I understand, I am flexible and I believe that flexibility and positive expectations draw up possibilities of good results.  I always listen to people and I don’t neglect people.  Being open-minded means deep patience, though it requires a lot of practice and energy to develop patience. Still, I can manage to control my mind and actions.

Oftentimes, I do random things that exercise my mind.  Simple things that help me think broader and smarter to make me more open.  I sometimes listen to music which I don’t like at first, but if I keep an open mind, I can still find it interesting. I sing too, and I find it an opportunity to express more of me. I watch movies/tv shows that I don’t usually watch. Try it, really it is thought provoking.

I like to learn about different people and lifestyles.  It stimulates appreciation.  I always try to eat food I have never tried.  I always think it’s healthy because I keep an open mind.  I go to the gym not only to build up muscles but to push the limits of my body which I can learn more and expand my mind.  Try anything else that can push your limits. It’s exciting. Sometimes I try to shutdown one of my senses. I can text with both eyes closed. It puts things in a way I am forced to create new ways of doing things I’ve already figured how to do.

Similarly, there are several things you can do to help your mind open. The simple things I do, really help me develop positive frame of mind, encourage creative thinking, good relationship with everyone, clear thoughts and of course broader vision. Let us try our best to develop our skills and enjoy our life with happiness.

In a nutshell, having an open mind is simply seeing things as if it's the first time and thinking about it in new ways. Like the children we once were, we have to deal everything with open minds and fearless spirits believing in our ability to be persistent that we don’t miss out any single opportunity in life.