On Learning As A Way Of Being

Learning Is Free. It’s Easy. And It’s Needed Now More Than Ever

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When Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power,” he was only half right. Knowledge is passive on its own. Instead, it’s learning that provides dynamism.

The benefits of learning break down into the practical and the personal. Learning new subjects opens career opportunities that can change your life. And acquiring new skills can increase compensation.

But on a personal level, even a spiritual level, learning enriches your life with texture and meaning. A curious mind crafts solutions, confronts problems, and appreciates art more deeply.

Positive manifestation is also a consequence of intentional learning. As more negative topics stack up around you, focusing on them will exaggerate their power over your outlook. By making learning a cornerstone of interacting with the world, you surround yourself with positive action.

Venn diagram showing the benefits of learning as they intersect

Here’s a Venn diagram showing the benefits of learning as they intersect. The intersection is like a golden vibration, a mode of being in the world. When our screen time, consumption, and cynicism are as…