Life is about learning.

This week I graduated with my MBA. It was a long couple of years, and took a lot more out of me than I ever imagined going into it!

But despite the stress and strain on my poor old body and brain, it was an amazing opportunity to acquire a fresh set of eyes to see the world through.

An investment in learning gives you fresh perspectives on the world around you.

And fresh perspectives add a richness to life that cannot be bought – but must be experienced.

So look for chances to learn something new about the world you live in. Nana puts them in front of you everyday – you just need to remember to look for them.

I was taking a walk today as the sun set behind lifting storm clouds. A bitter arctic cold front had settled in and the clearing sky hinted of an even colder night ahead.

As I passed a stand of old cottonwoods a shiver shot up my spine. For a brief moment I felt in my own bones the deep chill their poor old limbs will suffer tonight.

At first it struck me as odd, that I had such empathy for these simple trees… But as I pondered it on my walk home I realized that it shouldn’t be so surprising.

We’re all in this together, and tribe members need to be able to empathize with each other in order to survive and thrive.

So whether it’s our family members, friends, pets or even some old cottonwood trees – it’s good to see the world through their eyes now and then.