Practing a beginners mindset
A beginner's mindset in Buddhism or Zen is known as "don't-know mind" or shoshin. This means approaching a task, relationships, and learning with an eager mind and being non-judgmental. This is where you begin to let go of assumptions and have a free attitude.
A beginner's mind is known to say, "I wonder how this works," to where an expert's mind is saying, "I already know how this works." A person's beginner mind needs to slow down and process what is being done or said. We just need to think before saying or acting out our emotions.
We can begin using our mindset by looking at an object and pretending we never saw it. We begin to look at the shape, colors, and textures of the object. We can begin to notice our "what if" stance, asking ourselves, "What if I am wrong?"
Common types of mindset:
Growth vs. fixed mindset: Believing your talents are developed through hard work.
Abundance vs. scarcity mindset: believing there is success, resources, and opportunities rather than thinking in a negative way.
Stress Mindset: Viewing stress in a negative way rather than viewing it in a positive and learning way.
How can we build our mindset where it is safe for us to have?
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@pamharley003
I really enjoy the wisodom that goes along with Buddhism.
@pamharley003
This is a great post, Pam. Thank you so much! 👍
How can we build our mindset where it is safe for us to have?
One thing I think about is realizing that stress is a part of life, and sometimes there’s a lot of it. It’s important not to expect everything to always go smoothly. Knowing that we can learn ways to handle a lot of stress helps us feel more confident when facing tough situations. We can learn coping skills but also reach out for support if needed.
@amiablePeace77
Thank you for liking the post. I do try to find ones where I can remind us about ourselves whether educating in a post or by images. I have so many to share with everyone, the posts are not just for me. If I can reach one person with a post I made and make them feel special, then I did good
@pamharley003
Thank you, your post has reached me today 👍
