Episode 82 - Getting right with being wrong

The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

How well do you do with managing being wrong? Are you able to recognize internally when you are wrong? Are you able to acknowledge being wrong and take ownership for your thoughts and actions? Is there a difference between being wrong and making a mistake? Join me in this tip-of-the-iceberg conversation about one thread of the so many conversations that could take place on being wrong. At the end of the main podcast discussion, I have included some bonus material. First, a quick poem by William Blake recited by Danielson and then a thought about a way of making the conversation about being wrong relevant to Dawn (See episode 79 - Locating Dawn).

Quotes:

"People who care more about being right than ending right prove just how wrong they were all along." (Lysa Terkeurst)

"When Frog got up one morning, he realised at once that something was wrong with the world. Something had changed." (Max Velthuijs, Frog in Winter)

Resources:

1) Do you agree with Scott - Is there a difference between making a mistake and being wrong? Read this short article and see what you think: “I Was Wrong” vs “I Made a Mistake” – Scott Cochrane

2) Here is an additional thought from a person named Steve. Read his short article and see where you land: Wrong or a mistake? — The Steven Thompson Experience

Novel First Sentences & Journal Prompts:

This part of the show notes is non-sequitur in nature. It has nothing to do with the topic addressed in this episode. It is part of project to inspire creativity for aspiring writers. I offer these sentences as possible points of inspiration for others to take and make their own for either a novel or a prompt for a journal entry. Below, Banksy captures the spirit in a quote:

"I still encourage anyone to copy, borrow, steal and amend my art for amusement, academic research or activism." Banksy

1) My papa was the unpublished author of the unwritten book, "Not a fairy tale at the branches of bliss." In its substance, it was .....................elusive!

2) It was the Black Friday before the Black Friday of the American Black Friday. Everyone was tickled dizzy with thoughts about how much green they would save. Can't wait for Cyber Monday.

3) Barry's painful pickle-ball groin injury turned going to the toilet into a very crappy experience.

4) I decided to play hooky today and go fishing with my son. All we caught was the sunrise. That was enough.

5) Brad (cursing): That guy makes me so angry I could punch the wall!!!

Sue the therapist (in a kind voice): What if you could do something to make your button smaller?

6) I never used to like fried eggs and now I have an iPhone 12.

7) The book felt happy. How could it be otherwise? - another dog-eared page, another scribbled thought in the margin, and another sentence highlighted in yellow!

8) 2080, virtual library, 40 degrees C

Avatar-j (Jacob): Can I get Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau?

AI Assistant: Sorry, it is not currently in circulation.

Avatar-j (Jacob): It's not circulation? Since when? It is an America Classic! Is it banned because of the protests?

A.I. Assistant: Absolutely not! It's just not published anymore for circulation.

9) Brook thought, 'With both sides of the aisle taking books permanently off the shelves, what will be left to read?'

10) The thought took hold of Jack and then he had something to say.

Related Episodes:

1. Episode 79 - Locating Dawn, Activating Empathy | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

2. Episode 44 - "What if ..." - The Optimist Edition | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

3. Episode 13 - Ingredients of an Apology: Valuing Relationships | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

4. Episode 12 - Difficult Conversations | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

Salutations:

Thank you so much for joining me once again for another tip-of-the-iceberg conversation about the good life, ideas in flow, and resources for mental and physical wellness.

I hope these discussions leave you feeling inspired, thoughtful, and ready to embrace the world with a positive mindset. Your company on this journey means the world to me, and I appreciate each and every one of you who tunes in.

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Looking ahead, I've got some exciting episodes in the pipeline, covering a variety of topics aimed at enhancing our understanding of the world, ourselves, and how we can cultivate a fulfilling and balanced life.

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