17 Mar Being open to learn new things

Being open to learn new things

I have learned a lot these last 12 years since my separation and divorce.
I learned change is good, I learned what I will except in my life and what is an absolute deal breaker.
I learned lessons from trusting people and being hurt from them. I learned I am okay on my own, but the biggest lesson I’ve learned is to be open to learning.

Yes, you have to be open to learning. Otherwise, you stay stagnant and close-minded. These lessons taught me so much about who I am and what I am made out of. I realized you will never be too old to learn new tricks, and if you ever feel that you are too smart to learn something new, then you are truly a moron.

I remember having this argument with my ex. He would say a leopard can’t change its spots. I believe that, yes, a leopard can not change its spots, but we are not leopards. We are humans, and we can change at any time. No one has to stay in the same situation and keep doing things over and over in the same way, expecting different results. That is the definition of insanity. See, it’s up to you to decide to change and learn a different behavior.

Since buying this house, I have learned how to do a lot of things I never thought I was capable of. Starting with taking care of myself, going through negotiations and bank mortgages, paperwork, and many decisions I had never made on my own before.

I learned how to do things in my home out of the necessity of trying to save some money. I learned how to put down hardwood floors, how to put up closets, change light fixtures, and even how to put up a fence and do a paver patio. I am excited about learning all of these things and grateful that I am open-minded enough to try.

I remember when I was doing my triathlon, everyone had their age marked on their calves as I was running, thinking I couldn’t do this. Then this woman runs by me on her calf, and it said 79. Yes, 79, and she was running past me! Look, she didn’t let her age stop her. She learned that age is just a number, and yes, you can do anything you set your mind to. This gave me the courage to go on. She was my inspiration to always keep trying new things at any age.

I want to keep learning and keep an open mind until I no longer have a mind left. Because it is when you think you can’t learn anything new that you are dead.

So today, my friends, have an open mind, try new things, never think you’re too old to learn new tricks, know a leopard may never change it’s spots but you can. S be open to learn new lessons. It’s amazing what you can learn when you try and are open to it.
“Be the change you want to see”
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