At school, we studied six (or perhaps more) subjects a day. We loved some (Art and Technology), and hated others (PE and Math, right? At least one of them).
But I think we can all agree the diversity gave an interesting, if somewhat chaotic, shape to the day. Also, often by design — sometimes sheer coincidence — it educated us, advancing us as humans. If that isn’t too much of a sweeping statement . . .
Forgetting to learn
All too often, as adults, we can forget to learn. This isn’t our fault. Life is structured in a way that champions money, our careers, routines, and (because we absolutely need balance), social activities, and fun.
All these things, great as they are, create noise. With all this ‘noise’ going on around us, our focus naturally shifts from the knowledge and advancement that were so important in our formative years. And it’s all-too-easy to never hear the calling again.
We can’t change the system. We have to keep our jobs, pay our rent, feed our families, and ourselves. These are always going to be the most important things, but does that mean we must stop learning?
Taking Inspiration From School
Perhaps we can take some guidance from the way school is structured. We had to go every day, whatever our mood, ideals, and motives — we were made to sit and learn.
As someone who writes music, I’m all too aware of the adage that we must be ‘inspired’ to write music. People ask where it ‘came’ from, and how lucky we are: ‘It must be great to have all those ideas’.
One of my favorite teachers said something that’s stuck with me — it’s one of the truest things I’ve heard said about creativity generally:
‘Nobody sits down and is inspired by God. You have to sit down when you aren’t inspired by God and write anyway’. If we wait to feel inspired, we’ll probably never do it. The same is surely true of learning.
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