Cultivate a beginner's mind from "summary" of Being Zen by Ezra Bayda
The beginner’s mind is the mind of openness and curiosity, free from preconceptions and fixed ideas. It is the mind that approaches each moment with a sense of wonder and a willingness to learn. Cultivating a beginner’s mind means letting go of our assumptions and judgments, and instead approaching life with a sense of freshness and openness. It means being willing to see things as they are, rather than as we think they should be. When we cultivate a beginner’s mind, we let go of the need to know everything and instead embrace the uncertainty and mystery of life. We approach each experience with a sense of humility, recognizing that there is always more to learn and discover. This openness allows us to see things in a new light, to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around us. The beginner’s mind is not a state of ignorance or naivety, but rather a state of openness and receptivity. It is a willingness to let go of our fixed ideas and be...
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