The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide to Stress Management, Confidence Building, Mental Power and Inner Peace through Meditation by Jodi Rowena

Author:Jodi Rowena [Rowena, Jodi]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

Developing the Right Attitude

Your attitude can make the difference in whatever you do. In fact, your attitude could spell the difference between success and failure, which is why it’s important to have the right kind of attitude. The only way you can get the most out of your meditation practice is by developing attitudes that complement your practice.

The Beginner’s Mind

One of the most important attitudes to develop when it comes to mindfulness and meditation is one of unassuming openness also called the beginner’s mind. The beginner’s mind can be likened to that of a child’s consciousness. Because there are no prior expectations, everything is new and wonderful to a child. They are curious and innocent to everything they see, which means they become more receptive to whatever arises.

Zen masters believe that meditation and enlightenment are not about acquiring knowledge and wisdom, but simply being able to maintain this innocent openness. You have to be able to incorporate a beginner’s mind into your practice by clearing away all your expectations, biases and prejudices. When you go into meditation thinking it won’t work, or if you expect that all your problems will immediately go away, then you’re already clouding up your mind with unnecessary distractions.

Try to go into meditation with as few expectations and preconceptions as possible. After all, a beginner’s mind is open to all things while an expert’s mind is already too full for anything new.

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