Approach every task as if you were doing it for the first time.
"Sho-shin" is the zen attitude that by looking at every task with the eyes of a beginner, you can keep your mind sharp and open.
When engaging in something in which we consider ourselves an expert, there is the danger of becoming bored, jaded and cynical.
However, if we approach even mundane tasks from a position of playfulness and humble naivety we can rediscover our spark of interest, and perhaps think of new and creative ways to live.
This concept was popularised outside of Japan by the famous Zen priest Shunryū Suzuki's 1970 book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.
Constantly transform your thoughts
Constantly work hard on transforming your thoughts. In every action, watch your mind and transform your thought. When greed arises, meditate on impurity; when arrogance arises, meditate on non-self. The moment a thought arises, transform it without delay, and your practice will improve.
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Buddha quotes are taken from reference of "Ajanta Aparupa" which describes jataka tales with Ajanta paintings. Writer Narayan Sanyal got Rabindra Puraskar (Rabidra award) in 1969 for The book "Ajanta Aparupa"
Mahajank Jataka : This fort of materials holds my breath. I will take asceticism. I have found the way.
Sibli(Wife of Mahajank) : What is the fort of materials?