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beginner’s mind

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Beginner’s Mind

On our first full day, I woke feeling rested and grateful to be back in India, exploring new territory. Approaching each day with a beginner’s mind, repeating many times during the day when asked a question, “I don’t know….”

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October 28, 2019
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