I used to think that the only true life-long learners were career students. In my ignorance, I believed that though life would be FULL of lessons, the actual learning about life itself and all it contained would slow to a gradual pace once my years of higher education were completed. Obviously, I could not have been more wrong. It seems that every new stage of life, and all the mini-stages in between are jam-packed with lessons– Learning is to be a way of life, and the more I learn, the more I realize I have yet to learn.
Just looking at the last 12-18 months, I have learned–
- what it is to embrace the term writer and what it means to be a consistent writer
- to be comfortable in my calling(s.)
- that regular (*challenging) exercise is necessary and fun, and that working out in a group is not as scary as it sounds.
- “how” to spin
- about essential oils (this is more recent and I’m very gradually learning how they might help our family.)
- that I need to be a consistent reader, (and a reader of diverse materials) in order to be a consistent writer.
- that I really LOVE to wear a lot of color, and that I’ve “hidden” in black clothes for far too long.
- that a fun scarf makes up for a lot and that I really need to learn a bunch of new ways to tie them. Thank you, Pinterest.
- that much CAN be accomplished with a pair of yoga pants and an Iced Coffee.
- that making your own salad dressing is the way to go to make it cheaper, healthier and more delicious.
- that greek yogurt can almost always be completely substituted for mayo and sour cream.
- how to translate the Rosetta Stone. (Just Kidding. That one is not true. Glad you’re still reading.)
So WHAT have YOU learned this year???
***Do you know Edie? I’m pretty sure I would want her at my favorite dinner party. She’s a fantastic writer and has a neat podcast called The Life (in) Grace Podcast. She recently had an episode on How to Become a Lifelong Learner and it’s FULL of wisdom and resources. Check it out– listen to it next time you’re in the car alone or cleaning your house– you won’t be sorry I introduced the two of you! <3 Oh, and she posted this potato soup recipe this week– which looks amazing.
I’m loving this series. Praise God for how much you’re learning, the He’s always working in our lives through lessons, and that He’s given you the grace to see the ways He’s loving you!!!
Love the things you’ve learned. Especially about how much can be accomplished with yoga pants and iced coffee. Amen, sister. 🙂 Thrilled to have you writing along with the prompts! Keep it up! 😉