Calligraphy reads Shoshin or “beginner’s mind,” which is a key principle of Zen Buddhism and its daily practice. It means having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and a lack of preconceived notions when studying a subject or executing a task, even at an expert level. The Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki said it best: “in the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few."

With beginner’s mind, we open ourselves to seeing things with fresh eyes, and tapping in to the curiosity and wonder that brought us here in the first place – just the way a child or a beginner would. The practice of beginner’s mind transforms any activity and gives us better experiences; better relationships; a greater sense of curiosity, peace and gratitude; and less anxiety. The nice thing about beginner’s mind is that you don’t have to be an expert to start doing it right now. What are you waiting for?