It seems that many of us try to adopt a beginner's mind because of the benefits it offers. But is it possible to achieve this mindset through a deliberate effort? Imagine you see a tree, and it doesn't interest you. Then, your mind steps in, telling you to pay attention. But instead of focusing on the tree, you're now focused on the thought that you should be paying attention to the tree. It's easy to get caught in these mental loops.
I love this so much. I'm going to pin that word on my mirror. I've trying to think of everything i do like an experiment, and that's similar energy. I've also been aware of the way my mind wants to close up and be done with learning as I hit mid life. Especially with tech. I'm trying to be super aware of that and lean in to new things. My mom calls it "intellectual antique" lol
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I like to think of life as a laboratory of experiments too. And it's hard to keep up with tech! It's always updating, changing, innovating. LOL Love what your mom says.
It seems that many of us try to adopt a beginner's mind because of the benefits it offers. But is it possible to achieve this mindset through a deliberate effort? Imagine you see a tree, and it doesn't interest you. Then, your mind steps in, telling you to pay attention. But instead of focusing on the tree, you're now focused on the thought that you should be paying attention to the tree. It's easy to get caught in these mental loops.
Thanks for the thought-provoking comment, Davor. I think it does take deliberate effort and awareness.
I love this so much. I'm going to pin that word on my mirror. I've trying to think of everything i do like an experiment, and that's similar energy. I've also been aware of the way my mind wants to close up and be done with learning as I hit mid life. Especially with tech. I'm trying to be super aware of that and lean in to new things. My mom calls it "intellectual antique" lol
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I like to think of life as a laboratory of experiments too. And it's hard to keep up with tech! It's always updating, changing, innovating. LOL Love what your mom says.