When I was young I remember older adults pointing out they people never stop learning or growing, especially if they are open and have a teachable spirit. I remember feeling that was silly, or sometimes I felt it was humble, or that older people weren't as smart as they thought they were when they were younger. The concept made me feel a little awkward and embarrassed on their behalf. LOL How foolish I was!
I have found that what they said is very true. The reason for this is because no one ever knows everything, and also because as we age and go through life experiences we have a different way of understanding things. We catch things we had missed before. There is always something new to find out about or embrace.
I do believe the Bible verse that talks about there not being anything new under the sun, Ecc. 1:9, but in our limited human minds, we can't experience and know everything when we are young. We can learn as much as possible in lifetime, and still only know a fraction of what there is to know.
As my body ages and succumbs to chronic health conditions, my mind is still young and I'm still growing as a person. There is no sign that this learning and growing will come to an end.
I have found that what they said is very true. The reason for this is because no one ever knows everything, and also because as we age and go through life experiences we have a different way of understanding things. We catch things we had missed before. There is always something new to find out about or embrace.
I do believe the Bible verse that talks about there not being anything new under the sun, Ecc. 1:9, but in our limited human minds, we can't experience and know everything when we are young. We can learn as much as possible in lifetime, and still only know a fraction of what there is to know.
As my body ages and succumbs to chronic health conditions, my mind is still young and I'm still growing as a person. There is no sign that this learning and growing will come to an end.