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January 16 – The Journey of Learning

Writer's picture: Anna KlinmanAnna Klinman

“Learning requires the humility to realize one has something to learn.” Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso


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“The best way of learning about anything is by doing.” Richard Branson


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As Rick Hanson explains in his book, Resilient, “We can learn how to learn. Learning is the inner strength that grows all the other ones.” Any lasting change of mood, outlook, or behavior requires learning. We are always learning good habits, character strengths, and skillful ways to interact with others. Healing, recovery and development are also forms of learning. Any kind of learning involves a change in neural structure or function. These changes occur in two stages. In the first stage, there is an experience. In the second stage, this experience is stored in our brains.


Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors through study, experience, or instruction. It involves the acquisition and assimilation of new information or the modification of existing knowledge and behaviors to adapt and respond to new situations or challenges. Learning can occur through various methods, such as formal education, self-study, observation, practice, and experimentation. It typically involves cognitive processes such as attention, perception, memory, and reasoning, as well as behavioral changes and the ability to apply what has been learned in practical or meaningful ways. Learning is a fundamental aspect of human development and is crucial for personal growth, professional advancement, and adaptation to the changing world.


When you learn something new, “there’s that feeling of growth, that sense you’ve just become someone new, which you can’t help excitedly telling people about,” writes Tom Vanderbilt. Learning a new skill can be instrumental for some people, no matter their age, it can help you reclaim your identity or redefine your life.


When we think of learning, sometimes we forget to include key parts of the experience and process of learning. Adam Grant, in his book, Think Again, says, “When people reflect on what it takes to be mentally fit, the first idea that comes to mind is usually intelligence. The smarter you are, the more complex the problems you can solve – and the faster you can solve them. Intelligence is traditionally viewed as the ability to think and learn. Yet in a turbulent world, there’s another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn.”

 

We will keep all of these things in mind as we delve into learning this week.


Journal Prompt: Reflect on a time when you experienced the transformative power of learning. Describe the situation, what you learned, and how it impacted your perspectives, beliefs, or actions. What insights did this experience bring you about the process of personal growth and the importance of adapting your knowledge and mindset?

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