My mind is calm, my body is relaxed. I have a heyfever attack, which is causing some discomfort, but the allergy medication I took this morning has not yet taken effect. Nevertheless, my day is calm and relaxed.
I am excited to spend my day in training. I am curious to see what I can learn today, and I hope it is something exciting that will better equip me for the work I do. I am excited by the knowledge that I am still able to learn new things, adapt, and apply the new knowledge I will be receiving.
Learning as a lifestyle has always been a fundamental building block for me. Reading, attending courses, and actively listening to other people are all means to increase knowledge, learn, and grow. Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power,” and we are always better off when we are equipped with knowledge, even more so when we are facing uncertainty.
The most clear proof of this is in the practice and application of knowledge. An informed person walks more confidently into a new situation. A person open to learning always adapts more easily when circumstances change. Changing conditions might even at times be experienced as pleasure and enjoyment.
The learning mind is open to the exploration of new possibilities and opportunities. It is flexible and adaptable. I write a lot about balance and harmony, but we must also cultivate an agile mindset that flows with change, that learns and grows, and does not fall behind over time.
Taking it a step further, we can cultivate a mindset that actively seeks to learn something new every day. The willingness and eagerness to grasp every opportunity to learn something of value is a powerful force for personal and professional growth.
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