Always take on a new challenge

"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young".
Henry Ford


Life is a series of lessons, but that doesn't mean that you need to sit back and wait for one to hit you square between the eyes. You can take on new things, and learn ahead of the lesson so that the lesson is not so hard. Most things that we learn from good parenting will serve us well through life, if we always keep in mind what our good parent would say in any situation. The problem is, that not everyone had good parenting.

There are also things that on the surface may seem more like "fun" things to learn. Classes that take just one or two days total, or a few months. Things that you learn for fun. Fun is an important part of life and the positive energy that you put into it. It is also full of value you may not see on the surface. Who did you meet in that class? What wisdom did they share? What other doors did it open for you? Was it something that had a huge impact, it could be! Not every moment has to be spent doing fun things, but we can make mundane things as fun as possible.

We need to always be learning, and achieving. Once we meet goals and challenges, it is OK to move on to other things. People can sometimes get stuck and overdo things. Think about it. How many figurines can you collect? How many miles can you run? How many dogs can you own? How many events of the same type can you attend for how many years? You stop learning, you get bored, you run out of room, you harm your wallet, you harm your body, and the worst part is you stagnate your spirit.

I used to collect things, it was the thrill of the hunt, but after a while you wonder where you are going to put it all! I used to run 6 miles , twice a week, then I thought....what am I going to do when I reach 10 miles? Where do I find the time? What am I doing to my knees, ankles, and ladies...seriously...breasts. It isn't good for you in that sense, and lord knows there are a bunch of other cardio workouts that are kinder on the body. It was better for me to "keep it fresh", and I did. I sold many of the collectibles , and took up cardio kick boxing (which is much more of a cardio workout than running). I used to know everything there was to know about Fords, especially Mustangs, I was a judge for the national Mustang group in several categories. I haven't take a car to a car show in years. I studied dance for 20 years, and even took guitar and piano lessons. I met some awesome, talented people. There is just so much to learn, know and do!

The wonderful thing about life, is that there are options. Check them out, see what they have to offer, learn something new.

Learning is the only way to stay fresh, young, alive, and to grow. That means taking on new things. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to get rid of the old. You may have to drop some of the old things that aren't working for you anymore. You many have to make room for the new, figuratively and literally.

Life is about the energy that surrounds you. You want it to be healthy, positive, inquisitive, open, abundant, honest and FRESH. We don't want to walk around saying "all is good", nor do we want to walk around saying "the sky is falling", as I have written before, all things in moderation!

Part of that energy is a flow of learning. There is so much new coming to light during 2012. Be part of the wonderful new energy, not the stagnant old energy! Be fresh, energetic, new and abundant. Be wise.

Learn, research and grow!


Peshaui Wequashimese


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