We really like to be “experts”. We love this place where we “know” and “understand”. And, the double quotes are not accidental. But the more we “know”, the less open we are to experiencing what life offers us, and we simply recycle the life we’ve already lived. as simple as that. It is very convenient to run back to our stories about ourselves and others – it is familiar, it is safe, and even if the stories are unpleasant, they are ours. But the invitation is to do exactly the opposite. Don’t be afraid to let go of the stories, and come to the world, and to every interaction it offers to us, with a beginner’s mind. Because from there you can start learning, growing. And this is what life is all about, really.
Mindful Education 