throughout adulthood, we maintain the ability to grow myelin*
Angela Duckworth

This fact keeps changing everything;
Myelin is layered around our synaptic connections as an
insulating coating when we practise our skills –
The more insulation,
The faster the electrical signal,
The more developed and skilful the activity.

We may say, then, today is
bright, and tomorrow,
Brighter,
Especially when we action our stories –
The things we have come to understand that
we must do if
we are to fully live our lives and
contribute to others.

*Angela Duckworth’s Grit.