Language And Longevity
Language is a form of communication to share words and ideas to the people in our lives and to those in the community for which we live.
The assimilation to the language we learn at a young age in our homes equates to a simple comprehension and communication to those around us. We don't have to think too hard about the method we learned as a toddler. In this scenario, speaking and understanding is automatic.
However, when we stretch ourselves to new heights, and we desire to learn a new way of thinking and communicating with people of a different land, we must more closely concentrate and think more critically. This effort exercises and strengthens the brain and keeps the organ healthy.
New sounds, new life concepts, new alphabet and a new culture each create the opportunity to expand our horizons and stimulate our brain cognition.
Scientists have researched and proved that the brain grows and gets stronger when learning something new. Memory is improved and at the same time one can increase the ability to problem-solve. I think it’s safe to say that to learn a new language adds years to your life and fosters longevity.
Personally, being bi-lingual is fun and interesting. Language is an expression of creativity. It has a way to nourish the spirt with its enriching nuances.
For example, there is a Greek proverb which I adore and live by:
Βιοσ ανεορταστοσ οδοσ απανδοκευτοσ.
In other words...
A life without parties is a long journey without inns.
I embraced language from a young age. First with the Greek language as my parents were both born in Greece, and then through formal education learning French and Spanish.
Recently, becoming more proficient in the Greek language, and learning the basics of the Romance languages allowed me to make new friends, and sharpen my cognitive function. When I travel abroad, the native's respect my effort to communicate in their language.
When I use the customary language of the land, I become a local, and it feels empowering.
Does this sound exciting to you?
Immersion is the fastest way to learn a new language.
Slowly begin with exchanging words with a native speaking person or listen to music in the language of choice. Speak it, learn vocabulary and understand the grammar structure to build your foundation.
Before you know it, you will have new social connections; a more vibrant cognitive function and you will stimulate new ideas to inspire growth as a person.
Like music, or medicine or math, learning the skills to speak a new language teaches your brain to stay young and become smarter.
Wishing you words to live by in a new language, encouraging a life of Ola Kala- All is well.
Φιλακια πολλα -
Many kisses...
Kiki
