not knowing

freedom from what we think we know is an essential step to profound self-understanding. thoughts can shape our entire perception of reality, and in deciding we "already know" we forego the possibility of coming into contact with ever-deeper aspects of our essential nature.

maintaining a posture of open-ended unknowingness and curiosity, on the other hand, is like having the scuba diving equipment that allows us to plumb the ocean's depths. without it, there's little hope for discovery.

child's mind

what's one difference between a child and an adult?

when a child encounters something new, it's amazed and delighted.

when an adult is faced with the unknown, it responds with fear.