Unexpected Teachers.   We grow up being taught by teachers in a classroom, our parents, friends, mentors, and books, and we believe that they have the answers to all our questions. Then life comes along, bringing lessons wrapped in  pain, joy, grief, loss, illness, silence, heartbreak,our bodies,  creatures of the earth, and it's time to take notes again. These teachers don’t stand at blackboards or wear titles and labels. You don’t look out for teachers such as these; they come to you. Nature teaches you the art of patience. You develop patience while waiting for a flower to bloom. I learnt about grief when I lost my parents. It taught the value of what I had. It has taught me to continue living and survive the loss and not break down. It has taught me to cherish the memories.  Who can teach you better about failure than failure itself? Failure is cruel but brilliant.  Failure imparts lessons in humility, resilience, and the ability to start anew....

  Nature, the teacher: Life lessons from nature   The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me. From the towering mountains to the diligent ant, there are lessons to be learned and inspiration to be found. Nature is not only beautiful but also a teacher imparting valuable life lessons.   Life Lessons from Nature:   ·         Patience and perseverance Patience is a virtue rarely practised in today’s world. Nature abounds in lessons in patience and perseverance. A seed doesn’t sprout and grow into a mighty tree overnight. It grows at a certain pace. As much as I would like my  Hibiscus flowers bloom overnight; it’s a slow process, taking its time. My patience is put to the test, but the wait is worth it. I need to have patience in life, to understand that the results of any endeavour will take their time. I cannot force anything to happen. I need to cultivate the art of being patient with my elderly parents and...