A Little Light on the Matter

Across cultures, light is an ancient symbol of understanding and intellectual thought and regarded as the opposite of ignorance, or darkness. 

Almost universally, on the other hand the dark is considered to be frightening or sinister, associated with things we cannot understand. Light is said to conquer darkness and to bring order out of chaos. If only it was that simple..

I’m guessing though that like me you may not have known that lighting is a dominant factor in the brain’s ability to focus? Studies show that learners in brightly lit environments got higher grades than those in dimly lit rooms. 
 
It seems that poor lighting reduces the effectiveness of the brain’s power to gather data and full-spectrum lighting (like natural light) works best to improve behaviour, create less anxiety and stress, and improve overall health. 
 
Another reason to get rid of fluorescent tubing in classrooms and learning centres but today I sat on the big log and had a read and can confirm it’s good to read in the natural light-just wish it was like summer all year here.


Wonder if my behaviour is any better?