open mindedness Archives

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him. — Leo Tolstoy

Daily Jolt June 19, 2012

Daily Jolt February 29, 2012

FAST from your normal routine — walk or drive home a different way, buy groceries at a different market, go to mass at a different…

Vanessa Gonzalez Kraft April 19, 2011

A couple years back, Brandon and I went to a talent show sponsored by a college Catholic student group. Most people sang, nothing too out…

Daily Jolt April 18, 2011

FAST from gossipy media today (magazines, TV, internet). PRAY for the gift of wisdom. GIVE $10 to your FPG bowl (Your Fast Pray Give Bowl…

Daily Jolt March 24, 2011

FAST from standing on your soapbox today. PRAY that you continue to be open to learning. GIVE by sharing a life lesson you have learned…