Here are four more ways to inspire love of learning--
4. Seek Ye Out of the Best Books!
"Seek ye out of the best books,
words of wisdom..." Best books are great, inspiring, and living. "We
live in a world where knowledge is increasing at an ever-accelerating
rate. Drink deeply from this ever-springing well of wisdom and human
experience. If you should stop now, you will only stunt you
intellectual and spiritual growth. Keep everlastingly at it. Read.
Read. Read. Read the word of God in sacred books of scripture. Read
from the great literature of the ages. Read what is being said in our
day and time and will be said in the future.” Gordon B. Hinckley -
Commencement Address, Brigham Young University 27 April 1995.
Some helpful insights in developing and preserving the love of learning:
1. Be thou an Example!
Do
you love learning? If not, why not? Being an example means at first,
your focus is on you getting a superb education, and not focusing on
them jumping through schooling hoops. Once you are established on your
way, it is much easier to invite them to join you. Before you get going
though, make sure you establish the habit and love for studying your
central core canon. A canon is your standard that everything is
measured against. For me it is the scriptures and words of the living
prophets. Time to sup it daily, to liken them to one's self, and to use
it to discern good from evil; right from wrong; truth and error. Then apply
it in one's own life and teach it to one's children. If one not living
what they teach, it may become a stumbling block for their children.
There will come a time as they mature where they have the skills and
have learned to manage their wills, where they will be ready to commit
to their own education.
