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Indlæser... The Rapture Of Maturity: A Legacy Of Lifelong Learning (udgave 2004)af Charles D. Hayes
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The Rapture of Maturity affirms the joys of discovery and insight that accompany thoughtful reflection on our years of lived experience and a pursuit of deeper understanding. Rapture is the reward of living authentically and acting deliberately to leave the world a better place than we found it. For those who see such a goal, this book is indispensible. Like great plays, movies, and novels, our lives tend to reveal their meaning with greater clarity near the end. To get it right we must apply artistry and the wisdom of experience to our final chapters. No library descriptions found. |
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The author looks at properties of life (like the Properties option in computer software). Interesting activities make the time pass quickly, but when we are bored, or doing something we don’t want to do, time passes very slowly. A fundamental way to learn to move with the flow of life, instead of against it, is to understand change as an essential property of life. Regret is a built-in component of learning life’s most important lessons. A life devoid of passion is a life lived at room temperature; we either have passion or we don’t. Curiosity usually depends on imagination and courage to proceed; it is the spark that lets imagination burn brightly.
Various aspects of human life are also considered. No matter how famous we become, we will all die someday. Instead of celebrating the differences among people, a better approach is to concentrate on minimizing those differences. When you care deeply about something, the motivation to learn about it will follow. Those who choose reason over emotion are criticized for acting too cerebral or wanting to discuss unsettled questions.
How to help grandchildren (or other young people) develop an enthusiasm for learning and thirst for knowledge? People who are not learners cannot inspire others to be what they are not. Children will easily see through such pretension. Through your actions, convince your grandchildren that America’s greatest treasures are found in libraries, not shopping malls. Help them to recognize the senselessness of confusing their identity with brand-name products. Help them to understand that the greatest defense against peer pressure is often found in the courage to be different. Help them to be wary of groups and organizations that discourage questions.
This a very interesting and eye-opening book. While it may be intended for people in their second half-century of life, it is very much recommended for people who have not yet reached that age. It is never too early to start thinking of the things mentioned here. Well worth reading. ( )