It is a part of realising there are other visions out there that are equally valid and may be even ascendant at this time in history. This is a hard one for many of us because we are taught from day one in school that any error is a blow to our self esteem. I learned recently from a scientist friend of mine that in science truth is not correctness. Truth lies in the possibility for error. This is the case in philosophy and mathematics also.
Error is possible when a system is open, when there is space to move.
Telling the story of those who have modelled new progressive behaviour is important' 7. Tell the story. One is to tell the story of past innovators. If you are going to be an elder, be the one who tells the story of how we arrived at the idea of giving women the vote or emancipating slaves. These were social innovations in their day.