Beginner's Mind

Closing my mind to new ideas or different ways of doing things does not serve me well.  I become mired in ‘that’s the way it’s always been’ mentality and miss out on learning easier and more effective ways of being and doing.  Today, I choose to remain open-minded and willing to consider new and novel approaches for living.  I can always discard what doesn’t work.  I recognize that trying out different behaviors requires me to take my time and exert extra energy.  I will let go of control and risk failure.  Although this is scary territory, I can relax and allow myself to have beginner’s mind.