I like to borrow a concept from Shunryu Suzuki in my recovery. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.
Or Recovery Mind, Newcomer's Mind.
I have some clean time and am on step 4 currently, but try to maintain the fresh perspective and willingness that i had at the beginning. When i think i know something or am an "experienced" practicioner of something then i cut myself off from the infinte possibilites and the open minded willingness that i had at first due to my desperation.