So much to learn..

We learn all the time, and yet there comes a point when we aren't doing the right kind of learning. Some would argue that there never is a wrong learning.. what does that even mean? Anyhow, that is not my point. I mean, you should learn more about stuff that interests you apart from the stuff you learn at work and relationships. There's simply so much more else!

I would love to learn how to play the guitar, play tennis, live as one with the mountains, scuba dive, speak French and write well - amongst many other things. It's one life, and I want to do it all. As for the after-life, well that's another life, right? So we'll make plans then.

In the meanwhile, who broke the strings on my guitar? and where's my tennis court? There's a scarcity of court-time in not-so-dear-but-plenty-old Pune. Scores of guitarists willing to teach though. As for French, well there's lots of more time coming up. But, I have to continue learning new things throughout my life. That is the one way you continue to challenge yourself, get your mind working in new ways and make new roads for ideas. That is one of the best ways to grow, as a thinking person. New people, new activities, and constant change. Is equilibrium necessary? Only at intervals. The intensity of experience carries far more lessons than the leisure of reading or watching.

I drove today. After a while. After years actually. It was learning, alright. I never did enjoy it when I used to drive then. I was too much of a biker. And I always sat in the driver's seat with a reluctance that came from having enjoyed the wind on my face far too much. But today, I sat with a purpose. That of learning how to enjoy my driving. Because, my biking days are over - except when on vacation somewhere. Ah, how I yearn for those days! But today, I did rather end my drive on a happy note. And it caused my mind to not think in usual, rather programmed ways. I did something anew, and I came out with a refreshed mind. A few synapses clicked after long. No clutter, no noise - simply focusing on the task at hand and figuring out ways to master it. And enjoying it, as it all unfolds.

I wanna do more of this - the learning new things bit. Sounds like fun! Clay, and strings - here I come..