Every day we are exposed to our surroundings. Some of the things we learn in school are facts and others are learned through our own personal experience. The main purpose of this lesson is to show how we can use nature as a form of learning.
When learning in school, we spend hours sitting in a classroom memorizing information and completing tests. We're given the chance to discuss the information in our brains with other people and to express what we've learned. It's an amazing process that allows us to build our brains and learn to think critically about all of the information that surrounds us every day.
However, a lot of learning occurs outside of a classroom. There are no tests to take home, and the chances of actually discussing the information with anyone are slim. This is where the lessons we learn from nature come in. By observing and learning from nature, we can improve and expand our ability to learn. Let's look at some examples:
Animals learn from observation and trial and error. They don't need a classroom because their brains are constantly observing the environment. They also don't need to test out their knowledge; their brains learn the correct answer by themselves.
Plants are also amazing because they learn from the world around them. Most plants can sense the sun and use the sunlight to keep themselves alive. Even though they don't have a brain or an immune system, plants continue to learn from the sun and grow in a different direction based on the environment around them.
What Does Nature Teach Us About Learning?
Nature is a powerful tool for learning because it's always present. Our brains are constantly absorbing new information every single day, and nature provides us with a constant learning environment. This means that our brains can constantly absorb and learn from anything and everything around us.
The next time you go outside, take a moment to observe nature and see if you can notice any lessons you can use in your life.
Spend as much time as possible in Nature. Every day.