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Oct 17th, 2007
Oct 17th, 2007
Preconceptions
Most of us are not aware that we have preconceptions. Our values, customs, and many other behaviors are deeply rooted in our preconceptions. For instance, in western culture burping during the meal is forbidden and not a good table manner. Do you know, however, in some culture burping is an acceptable or even desirable behavior? It can be an expression of enjoying a meal when a person is invited by friends or family. If you don’t burp, the hostess will feel offended by you not appreciating her dishes.
Ilchi Lee says that we need to look inside carefully to examine these preconceptions to free ourselves from confined ideas of who we really are.