Give value to your brain, but learn to leave some questions unanswered.

This probably is one of the most unexpected and controversial advise that I would give, but this is the one I breed my children with, and this is among the most important life advises that I wrote in “The way to the summits is made out of common sense”  (“La route des Sommets est celle du bon sens”, under publication).

Actually, giving value to one’s brain is not only attending high school, high-standard or expensive trainings. Letting people make money out of your own ignorance is not what I consider as the most intelligent system in the world. Furthermore, though I deeply recommend going as far as possible in studying (which is one of the best ways of structuring our brain cells)-, there are thousands of other ways of feeding our brain, like reading, exchanging with some experts, observing nature, etc.

As a matter of fact, I noticed that the longer the study cycle, the farther the sense of reality and the connection to inner dreams. And thought this may sound contradictory, it nevertheless is the case, at least for a majority of people.

It actually is vital to use and explore the most parts of our brain in all the possible ways through studies, working on our memory, trying or playing music, playing chess, looking for some quizzes, etc. But it is this much important to develop your sense of discernment. It is one thing to get instruction and another thing to get common sense. In this purpose, better not take any affirmation as gospel truth, even (especially) when it is supported by a “scientifically proven” indication.

Our holy earthly mission is to deepen and to enrich all the things that we are called to read, to hear, to see, to learn, to know  in our own special way, through our own personal deduction and life experiences. We actually are the only ones able to evaluate what information we can “feel” right or wrong. And only our self empowerment in the deal will allow us to reach our own Truth.

 

You may not understand everything all the time. But it will be fine anyway.

Furthermore, learning to let go in a day-to-day mindset is another rich way of feeding our brain, but most of all our soul.

I am not advising to stop making plans and to stop drafting visions and objectives. Plans and visions are what lead us ahead to build our dreams. I am rather talking here about not taking things and life too seriously. Because just letting loose, looking at the sky, watching the birds fly, feeling the rain mud going through our bear footed toes without trying to know if this is Darwin or God’s creation, and not worrying about what tomorrow will bring, is as much important in terms of well-being and success reaching than any expensive or qualified training or coaching course you will attend.

Yes, sometimes, leaving some fundamental questions unanswered, not trying systematically to get a scientific evidence for one fact or another is a proof of intelligence. As a matter of fact, no one on earth will ever have all the answers we are looking for at the right time we need it. Only our inner part is able to give us the answers we are looking for, provided we give it room and space for it.

So relax, breath, smile like an happy stupid fool. Because that is what life also is. ©

Extract of « La route des Sommets est celle du Bon Sens » (under publication), Cornélia ANDRIAMASY.

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