When you cultivate the qualities for mindful self-esteem, you plant the seed of beginners mind. Start by recognizing when assumptions are occurring and how you’re holding it in your body, thoughts, and emotions. Pay attention to bodily numbness or itchiness, cold or heat, and subtle or gross vibrations; if you’re making false assumptions, predicting the outcome, or fearing the worse; and if this leads to feelings of insecurity because you don’t have what it takes.
Next notice when beginner’s mind is occurring. Pay attention to the connection to your breath and body; if your thinking is void of assumptions and identification; and if this leads to creativity, curiosity, and feelings of positivity. Invite the wholesomeness of beginner’s mind to go ever more deeply within.
