Putting On Different Shoes

My roommate and I were talking the other day about the world and the way we viewed certain political issues. And even though we did not agree on everything, I feel like the next day I viewed the world in a different way. I was able to walk in his shoes and see his side of the discussion. Keeping an open mind like that is something very important to me. I don't think anyone likes to think that they're wrong, but I do think that is healthy to admit just that every once in a while. As a teacher, I can already foresee times when I will be wrong, so keeping an open mind and being able to view different perspectives is a great trait to have.