In Zen Buddhism, shoshin is a word that means beginner's mind. It simply refers to letting go of preconceived notions and certainty by having the mindset of someone who is just beginning to learn about something. As a beginner, we are eager to learn, open to discovering something new, and we question everything because we … Continue reading Beginner’s Mind
If you’ve ever been to a large shopping center, then you’ve seen those signs that say, “You are here.” It has a map of where stores are located based on where you are in relation to where you want to go. You have to know where you are, in order to know where you are … Continue reading You Are Here
Observing the flow of water can be an inspiration for our own lives. Just like a river flows inside its banks, meandering this way and that, we also go through our lives usually following along the path that was set for us at a young age, encountering our own twists and turns. Water follows the … Continue reading Going With the Flow
When we ask ourselves “What will I focus on today?” it is imperative that we do so with the understanding that we have a choice. Perspective is important and it is powerful. “It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.”Henry David Thoreau By harnessing the power of our perspective and using … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Perspective
Prosperityand abundance are words that are usually associated with financial wealth; yet true prosperity and abundance are about more than money or possessions. True prosperity and abundance are measured by quality not quantity, and can show up in the form of a new career opportunity, a brilliant idea, new or improved relationships, better health, and/or … Continue reading Prosperity and Abundance
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