From Wikipedia:
Shoshin (初心) is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind."
It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of
preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an
advanced level, just as a beginner would.
I would propose this equivalent term better understood by an American such as myself:
"dog's mind".
In my pithiest blog yet, I conclude with a defining video of this concept: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/us/videos/gallery/dog-on-wheels-is-so-excited-to-play-in-the-snow/sharevideo/6012618883001/most_popular
(Note how gently and lovingly dog's higher power lifts him from a dead end trajectory!)
(Note how gently and lovingly dog's higher power lifts him from a dead end trajectory!)
Roll on, fellow spiritual alter-abled American.