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4. Beginner's Mind This trait has to do with a belief that anything is possible, that even preconceived ideas, rules, or standards can change. Once we think we know "the way things are" and that this cannot change, we block ourselves from recognizing other opportunities that may evolve with an issue. A beginner's mind is open to untold possibilities and is willing to give the creative process an opportunity to play itself through without rushing to a final resolution. In the emptiness of the beginner's mind is found fertile ground for the unfolding of creative ideas, adventures, and even new life. How is your mastery of the beginner's mind? 5. Acceptance Releasing is only part of the healing process. The other part is to accept who we really are. Can we accept who we are? Likewise, can we receive the goodness life has to offer? Accepting ourselves without judgment can be cathartic; accepting our true nature, and therefore real potency, is empowering. How is your mastery of self-acceptance? Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 6. Inspiration Intention drives our creative processes. Bringing into our awareness an inspired vision of who we are and who we are to become fuels the creation of an intentional reality. When problems appear in our lives, there is a tendency to focus so intently on the problem that an individual may define himself by the problem. This type of focus also drives our creative processes. Keeping our consciously chosen intention clearly in focus will help us move forward in a chosen future. How we inspire ourselves is unique to each individual. The key is to identify and engage in practices that help us focus on our highest and best selves. How is your mastery of inspired vision? Rating:_______ Critique notes:_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 112 massage & bodywork july/august 2013