Know Thyself, But Be Open Change

                   

     "We  cannot let the haters of this world define us. 
                                                   Or frighten us into no longer being ourselves."
                  Mary E. DeMuth

                     

It is easy to be caught up in a crowd of sport enthusiasts or participating in an audience of a live concert.  If passionate enough, there are those who could be swept away at an animal shelter rally.  

Our emotions can be like water flowing, the current pulling us faster than we want to be going, and has the power to pull us under.  Even if submerged briefly, collective force can suck us in.

It is important to be educated about a subject, and then conclude how we apply it our selves.  We need to listen when challenged because there is a chance we have changed and we may need to adjust our opinions.  Facing a challenge might even cause us to change immediately, as the supporting factors become altered. Our growth is stunted when we stop thinking and rely on outdated information.