The irony of imperfection

The irony of imperfection

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One of the most important pillars in my life is to live with a Beginner’s Mind.  I approach each day with a fascination of what’s in store; and although difficult at times, only when I let go of knowing, do I receive my greatest wisdom.  In Zen Buddhism, the beginner is open, eager and ready to learn, while the expert has no room for growth.  I realize that we live in a world that rewards expertise, but isn’t the expert someone who’s always learning?  In her moving TEDx talk, Cheryl Hunter introduces us to the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi – to further reinforce that life is a constant work in progress.  Listen and you might be surprised to discover the hidden value of imperfection —–