Chapter-2: The Laws of Learning
Outline of Article:
- Introduction
- The First Law of Learning
Introduction
The ideas developed in this chapter are extensions of the axiomatic beliefs from the previous chapter. Moving forward, I will refer to these extended ideas as the eight laws of learning. However, these extended concepts or laws are not fixed. A better way to view any of the ideas presented within this book is through approximation and growth over time.
The First Law of Learning
To begin, I direct the reader’s attention to the three most foundational beliefs contained within this manuscript: consciousness, evolution and free-will. In greater detail, I claim that every person has consciousness, is part of evolution and has free-will. Furthermore, I claim these three foundational beliefs are assumed to be true as defined within this manuscript. And, as a natural consequence, each person is still part of evolution; and is still a participant in the processes connected with adaptation and overall learning in life.
In general, evolution can be described as the ability of consciousness: to learn from previous limitations in order to grow into a more able form of consciousness. As a result, the first law of learning is centered on this necessity of life.
The First Law of Learning:
Learning happens when there is a need to adapt; and, not when there is happiness and or a pleasure to experience.
Remember, you are part of evolution, which means that adaptation and progress throughout life is your innate connection to evolution. Granted, you could think yourself to be at the pinnacle of all living evolution on the planet; but, this belief would be beyond arrogant and counterproductive. Hence, it is much more realistic for an individual to have the perspective that: anyone can and does have the ability to adapt in life, if needed. Moreover, in keeping with the idea of evolution, a living being adapts to a better stage in consciousness evolution because of stresses and setbacks that have been overcome.
Thus, the very first law of learning states that intentional acceptance of discomfort, routine, persistency and setbacks are all normal steps along the path to learning and studying.
In other words, do not expect joy, happiness or pleasure to be present first before any action is taken in learning or in studying.
Thank You
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