Reflection #3

A few days ago an idea from a Ted talk became true in my life - it was about being wrong and thinking you are right. On my previous horse riding training, there were many raiders taking lessons at the same time. There is a rule that says we ride on the right side and pass the others with our left hands.  I was riding counter-clockwise meaning I had priority. One of the other riders made the situation dangerous by not stepping to the side and spooking my horse. It wouldn't make anything of it if they didn't start muttering insults at me.  I made all of the three assumptions about them right away - either they are ignorant, stupid or evil, maybe even all three at once. The rider became a danger to themselves and others by thinking that they are absolutely right.

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  1. It's great news for a teacher (me) to hear that what we did in class is relevant to what happens in your life. So thanks, you made my day.

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  2. I agree with you, being 100% sure about our beliefs is dangerous to ourselves as well as others. But even if we know we are wrong, we don't want to see it - we find it embarrassing and dreadful. Maybe that's why this rider didn't acknowledge that it was his/her fault?

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