Beginners Mind

"When we begin the practice, we have the gift of the beginner's mind.  Beginner's mind is a beautiful mind.  You are motivated by the desire to practice, to transform yourself, to bring peace and joy into yourself and that peace and joy becomes contagious.  Allow yourself to be a torch and allow the flames of your torch to be transmitted to other torches.  Practicing like that, you can help peace and joy grow in the entire world." - Thich Nhat Hahn