All are important elements for connecting – to our world, each other, and, our future selves.

There are many world views.  Generally speaking, mine is a positive one; people are capable of amazing creativity and generosity.  I know I’ll be disappointed many times by people who choose not to be as amazing as they can – and most disappointed by myself – but this way of seeing the world keeps me open to exploring possibilities for becoming more Human.

Carol Dweck informs me there are basically two mindsets: fixed and growth.  The person with a fixed mindset believes they are all they can be and they protect this.  The person with a growth mindset can’t tell you exactly what they are capable of yet, they only know how they’ve been surprised again and again at what they’ve been able to do through hard work and passion.

Attitudes are the dispositions which open or close the day-to-day workings of our mindset.  I’ve suggested Humility, Gratitude, and Faithfulness as three basic attitudes to explore for opening up more connections with one another, our world, and our future.

Each is a choice, so not fixed.  Our worldview, mindset, and attitudes open up or close down how creative, enjoyable, and generous our lives will be.