Breaking out of habits have been on the forefront for me. Habits that are part of my personality ones with layers of cushion between them. Habits I don't label as bad or good. Just habits, particularly within my brain that stem most likely from childhood happenings. I try to find amusement in the aspects of emotions, though at times it is hard. I struggle with seriousness, taking everything so earth shattering and personal. (I thank my moon in Pisces for some of this) I assume this is why it is difficult for me to be in large circles socially.Understandably. Often. Misunderstood. Times like these revisit me inside my brain and take over with excerpts of comments heard long ago. "You passed by the skin of your teeth", that sentence echos and ricochets inside my head from my third grade teacher. I played the dot to dot game when the state tests were administered or any form of test for that matter. I never paid attention in class, I didn't give much energy to learning. Looking back I realize some of my reactions were knee jerk responses I used as a defense mechanism. Truth is I couldn't grasp it a t a l l .
Though...time is on my side, for now I need to keep repeating this to myself.
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4 comments:
Children have a wonderful way of learning on their own, with very little input from anyone else. They are born curious, and it takes a hell of a lot (eg a set up like the school system) to knock that curiosity out of them.
There are so many things I don't know, in the academic sense, but should R become interested in those things I'm really looking forward to finding out about them with him, together. In home education, the parents learn just as much as the children, if not more!
Many times things like timetables actually stop learning from happening. Personally, I think it's far better to follow the interests of the child, and spend as long as they want, whether that's 5 minutes or 6 months, on a particular subject or project. Then they will learn exactly what and how much they need at that time, and it will be true learning, not just remembering some facts.
Anyway, sorry you already know all that! I'm really pleased to have found your blog, what a beautiful place. :) xx
Oh, a Pisces moon has so much to offer a child! The fluidity, the intuitive understanding that living life IS learning.
You have already experienced how overly structured academic learning killed your zest. Now you can offer her Sag moon the freedom to explore that she'll crave.
Debs~ I appreciate all of the knowledge you shared here. I am looking forward to embarking on this with Emily real soon. Thank you for your kind words.
Mon~ Learning life through living has been lucrative for my growth, I can only hold hope that child rearing will benefit from that.
Thanks for your comment on my blog :) Glad I found you. I'm enjoying reading your blog. Much Peace.
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