When Did Learning Go From Fun To None?

The moment I mention “learning”, I see anxiety, insecurity, boredom, certainty, disinterest…..WOW!  What did learning ever do to you? Or for you?

From the moment of birth, learning begins. Learning is essential to life, to evolution. We are born a blank slate. As we make random discoveries such as finding a thumb to suck, the ability to feed ourselves begins to evolve.

Each discovery requires repetition and variation that create the neural connections. Infants may first be startled by their discovery, followed by happy enthusiasm and finally pride in their accomplishment. They instantly adapt the new skill to their life and “ move” on to the next discovery. Dr Feldenkrais said often, ” Movement is life”. This is how our brain develops.

I have been privileged to witness the process with many children in my practice. As adults, we can tap back into this process to “recreate“ the quality of our life. This “ learning “ technique uses the same principles of repetition and variation to activate and integrate broader neuroplasticity. Whew!

When did learning go from FUN to NONE??