Beginner's Mind Vs. Expert Mind

The definition of knowledge that I most like, and I don't remember the author, is that the -ledge part of knowledge means to play with, have sport with. Knowledge isn't a static body of facts; knowledge is the playing with and being creative with a body of facts. Carrying a raft unnecessarily after its use has passed is a burden, a know with -ledge. I encounter similar and very familiar situations; I don't encounter same situations. Every situation is new. A beginner's mind seems to come naturally for me, thank goodness. What helps me embrace it is my seeing every situation as being new and my being present in every situation. When I do that I and the situation are alive. Fortunately, wonder also seems to come naturally for me. What helps me retain my wonder is the joy, fun, and aliveness of wonder. My 3 year old granddaughter is a wonder-ful reminder, mentor, and help in retaining my wonder.

In the above, I meant to say carrying a raft when no longer needed is a know without -ledge.