Quotes about Openness

“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.

For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

It was astounding how much more comfortable I felt just being honest. So I kept going.

When it comes to teams, trust is all about vulnerability. Team members who trust one another learn to be comfortable being open, even exposed, to one another around their failures, weaknesses, even fears.

Loving means being open to miracles, to victories and defeats, to everything that happens each day that was given us to walk upon the face of the Earth.

You've discovered a wellspring, simply allow it to flow and it will fill your world. Don't try to keep a safe distance so as to see what happens. Don't wait to be certain before you take a step. What you give, you will receive, although it might sometimes come from the place you least expect. (p229)

Blessed are those who are not afraid to admit that they don't know something

See how elastic our prejudices grow when once love comes to bend them.

to a church where people don't mind expressing themselves.

I want to see myself as a student. Keep learning, keep improving, keep your eyes and ears open.

Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will.