In this episode, Penn and Moses Street are back for Part 2 as they chat with Andre Van Hall about overcoming prejudice and embracing change. Andre shares his personal experiences as a blind individual and offers insights on how to shift from prejudice to curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of humility and acceptance in fostering curiosity and understanding. Andre also discusses the concept of neuroplasticity and the need to rewire our expectations and prejudices. The conversation highlights the power of choosing to see the light in difficult situations and the impact of curiosity on personal growth.
Takeaways
Prejudice can be transformed into curiosity through humility and acceptance.
Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our expectations and prejudices.
Choosing to see the light in difficult situations can lead to personal growth.
Curiosity and understanding are fostered by humility and acceptance.
Embracing change requires a willingness to rewire our thinking and overcome prejudices.
Chapters
00:00 Introducing Andre Van Hall and the Power of Curiosity
06:41 Andre's Book: A Practical Guide to Embracing Change
12:47 Challenging Preconceived Notions of Blindness
23:39 Choosing to See the Light: Personal Growth
Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick if you have any questions for Penn or Moses, please feel free to email us at feedback@aftersight.org or call us at 720-712-8856. Have a fantastic week.
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