Never Too Old to Learn

I will be another year older, and I still believe that I will never be too old to learn. I have had many opportunities in which I have been blessed to be able to learn different subjects. The most important lesson I have learned is being able to take care of my mental state. So many pressures exist in this world, along with so many sicknesses that if one is not careful, one could easily catch something or another. Even though there are so many reasons to keep extending the mind, I will highlight only a few.  

One benefit of learning is to improve one’s memory. By introducing oneself to new experiences or social events, it is easier to recall memories. I have heard people say they are unable to recall certain events or tasks, and I pray that no form of memory loss ever affects me. Thus, I try very hard to continue to stretch my mind through new experiences or learnings. As I continue to work my way through different jobs, I am able to experience different fields or take part in different social opportunities. The ability to recall people’s names and faces is really important when it comes to building new connections in the brain. As I continue to improve my memory, I know that I am at least trying to prevent memory loss.  

Another benefit of learning is mental stimulation. By reading or completing puzzles it allows the brain to be challenged and use the power of imagination. I have found that also through reading books my vocabulary has expanded along with the amount of information that I am able to retain. For example, by reading, I am able to recall what I read and share those facts or stories with someone else, proving that I am converting information from my short-term to the long-term memory bank. I love languages. In fact, I speak Spanish, and Russian, and know Arabic phrases. I used to be able to speak Arabic, but through my lack of practice, I am no longer able to string a sentence together. It is true what scientists have been saying, if one does not use the skills or talents they possess, it will be lost.  

My favorite benefit of learning is adventure. Every time I have chosen to expand my knowledge in a subject or take on another role, I have always learned something that I did not know before. I have learned about semi-trucks, food storage, finance, outdoor furniture and so much more. The ride has always been different and I am sure to ride it until it comes to an end, because there is so much to learn in the world. In this role I have now, I have learned about welding. To me, it has been the best learning so far. But there will be many other learnings and I am sure by the end of the ride there will be so many favorites that I will be unable to choose just one.

Speaking of the new role, one last little tidbit. One of my peers was sharing information with me, as I am still in training, and even though I knew the information already, it was important to listen. Because listening to others assists me in learning how different people approach problems or view data. And most importantly, as I mentioned above, I will never be too old to learn.