This past year I started a new practice. Before I start to study important information, I now stop first and take a few breaths to calm my mind. Then I pray for guidance to understand and remember what I am reading. The difference in my retention and also “coincidentally” coming across supporting detail in other documents and videos has been striking.
I’ve really enjoyed discovering these wisdom zingers as I’ve been reading through Psalms and Proverbs. This one reflects my new study habit.
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
~ Proverbs 18:15