I have some friends who say they are open minded. They can have an opinion, listen to valid arguments, and then change their mind to the new idea. The point is that they always believe things to be one way or the other, but can change between them. I have a different idea of open mindedness. There are a lot of times that I have many thoughts that contradict each other, but I am able to hold them in my mind without having to choose one or the other. It is especially essential when dealing with other people to be able to do this. There are always mixed feelings. Sometimes I can love and hate at the same time. I have had times where I can understand where people are coming from with out feeling the same way.

Sorry for the ramble.