Origami on Wheels!
Origami has utilities. Of course you know that. It can be used to as
a source of entertainment. Children love to do it. It is fun. Even
adults get amused when they create wonderful things with colorful
papers. But did you know that it has educational and health benefits
too? Do you think I am chanting nonsense? Well, if this is your opinion
then you are delightfully mistaken. Why will anyone strain his fingers
to write unintelligent things here?
Origami and Mathematics have a special relation. Let it be a little
clearer. The relationship is between Geometry and Origami. If you did do
geometry even for once in your life you will know what are we talking
about. How can a rectangle piece of paper be folded to get triangles of
equal length? Does this finally ring the bells in that slow head? This
was a common geometry question. You can learn origami to learn geometry
better and faster. After you understand how a triangle or square can be
formed just by folding a paper, doing the sums will become easy too. You
will be able to imagine the two dimensional figures and three
dimensional figures and what will happen to them if one side is removed
or added.
It can be used in fractions and problem solving too. Arts and Origami
almost go hand in hand. Your arts teacher will talk about origami once
in a while. You can read about vivid discussions on art and origami and
their interdependence in various websites. Teachers of social studies
also employ origami as a tool to broaden the mindset of their students.
They learn to accept diverse cultures at an early stage and thus grow to
become tolerant human beings devoid of any inhibitions. They learn that
there is something to learn from every culture in this world. The
respect for cultures that comes from within stays with them for their
entire life.
The benefits of Origami stretch to creative writing, literature and
poetry. Origami helps people to think and imagine. People proclaim that
they are in the jet age. Jet age means advanced technology, hectic work
schedules, unique gadgets and equipments, ultramodern life styles and
king size burgers. Where is the creative mind? Where is the imagination?
Where is the free flow of ideas? It’s all buried inside the heart but
nobody has the time to stop and think about it. Origami gives you the
time to add wings to your creative mind. Some wise men say that the mind
is fleeter than the wind. So let it take you where it pleases. You will
discover new avenues, thoughts and dreams with origami.
The medicine world has been stamped with the benefits of origami too.
The physical therapists consider origami as a great way to exercise your
hand muscles. People suffering from arthritis are even asked to join
origami clubs. It is a fun way to strengthen your hand muscles.
Psychologists believe that there is a certain coordination of hands
while they fold the paper for origami. This increases attention, memory
and motor skills of individuals. Origami is a stress remover. It slashes
down your tension and helps you to relax.
There are many budding origami organizations and clubs. These places
give the podium to people who share a common interest. They exchange
ideas and share their brainstorms with each other. If you like origamis
then join such an organization. It will benefit you by keeping you
happy. You will make new friends and you will get to learn new things.
Develop your curiosity about origami but don’t fail to see the rising
benefits of it! |
