Did you have a made up language when you were young? I did, it was with a childhood best friend, and we called it the "ib" language. It sounded crazy and we felt cool when we spoke it. Now I'm learning Latin and my brain does not seem to want to hold onto the whole language. I will spend time learning a declension, and then another and declension number one is gone! How does this happen?
Learning can happen all of the time. As I learn this new/old language I realize how much I edit out of my mind so I don't have to deal with being present. By allowing myself to unplug and use "Teflon brain" I am opting out of my life and work. When you are at work or conversing with colleagues do you listen to them? Or does Teflon brain come in to the picture and allow it all to slide off?
Teflon brain for me is a lazy way to live. Using the muscle of my brain that learns languages is helping me to see where else do I not have the muscle to listen and be present to what is going on. I'm looking forward to stretching the "being present muscle" and am committed to stop spraying virtual "Pam" in my mind. I am available and willing for life!
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