Our office has a motto and it's had one for many years. It's changed a little over time, but it's always had one phrase in it. That phrase is "lifelong learning." When I work somewhere I really want to believe in the vision of where the organization is going. In this case I do.

Lifelong learning for me works. Of course believe in lifelong learning for the children we serve, from the infants and toddlers clear through to the graduating seniors in high school. Afterall isn't that what teachers are trained to do?

But I believe it beyond graduation from high school. I even believe it beyond graduation from college or trade school. I believe learning still continues for adults, adults with new jobs, life changes, learning a new language, taking on a second career, or looking for a hobby. I don't think it stops with a diploma or credential.

I also beleive it for me. This weekend I spent from Friday to Sunday in a workshop learning new things about life and living better. I was there with 50 other people, from the age of 18 to, well, we didn't check the top age, but there was one gentleman who looked to be in his 80's.

Learning doesn't stop. I'm talking to friends of mine who are retiring or have just retired. They are taking piano lessons, talking to a golf pro, going back to school, or setting up appointments with finacial planners to make sure they know enough about their money.

Learning is about living, living better. I was pleased to have spent the weekend learning, enjoying, and growing. Lifelong learning isn't just a group of words on a poster over a desk. Being willing to learn can take you on some of the most fun exciting adventures you've ever imagined-no matter what your age.