Sunday, July 7, 2013

Beginners Mind

Recently I came across this concept of "beginners mind".  It popped up in 3 different situations simultaneously.  To my knowledge it originates within Buddhist teachings.

I can think a situation or idea to death, trying so hard to figure it out, search forever for the perfect answer.  Stop.  Trust.  Let go.  In acquiring a "beginners mind" I surrender needing to know everything, needing to be perfect.  I admit deeply to myself that I know just a teeny-tiny fraction of the infinite, ever-expanding universe.  I am naive to many subjects.  It's a conscious choice to approach life with a sense of wonder and curiosity, available right now.  Trusting that nothing is coincedence and in even the darkest hour there is great opportunity for soul growth.

Join me!  Throw up your sails and ride the wind.

Kate

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