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Sharing – Why Lifelong Learning Feeds the Soul

I sometimes complain about my work because the rate of technological change is tough to keep up with, but I am compelled to continue learning every day. There’s a very significant benefit to that, and I agree with the research. I feel it when I’m not learning. It harms me.

Just as our bodies are in constant renewal through processes like cellular regeneration, our minds also crave a similar sense of evolution. When we learn something new, develop a skill, or stretch beyond our comfort zones, we nourish this innate drive for progress. Stagnation, in contrast, often leads to restlessness, frustration, or even depression.

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-path-to-passionate-happiness/202507/why-lifelong-learning-feeds-the-soul

That description of restlessness is familiar to me. That’s how I feel when I’m not engaged in learning something. That’s why I remain curious about the things I care about and why I share so much here and elsewhere online. It’s a motivation for me to continue learning, and that, in turn, helps my mental health.

It’s self-care for me.

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