Now that were seniors, what do think "Wisdom" is?

[Paco Dennis]

Maybe how we think of wisdom is a "goal" we all wish to obtain. It probably includes empathy, understanding, helping others, to not be caught with our pants down, don't cross the road without looking both ways , don't trust "back stabbers"...etc. Many folk find their wisdom in religion, others in philosophy, others in in tried and true methods of doing things, from their best friends, etc....

I am curious what comes to your mind when you ponder what wisdom means to you?

 

[Paco Dennis]

It is hard for me to describe what wisdom "IS". It is easier for me to to describe what it is not. All thoughts of selfish desire, ill-will, hatred, and violence are the result of a lack of wisdom in all spheres of life whether individual, social, or political.

 

[katlupe]

For me, wisdom is all the lessons I have learned along the way in my life. I think God is teaching me every day and these are lessons to gain the wisdom for what comes next after my earthly life. That is my own belief not saying it is right or wrong.

 

[Ceege]

Taking our mistakes, and our accomplishments, as lessons to last us a lifetime. And, if anyone will listen, some advice to, at least, consider.

 

[Shalimar]

To live my life with kindness and compassion whenever possible. In difficult situations, to know when to try harder, and when to walk away. To never be complicit in any relationship which is toxic. To laugh and love and play as much as I can.

 

[Don M.]

Wisdom, to me, is trying to learn from my mistakes, in the past....and I've had my fair share.

 

[StillLearning]

Wisdom, to me, is trying to learn from my mistakes, in the past....and I've had my fair share.

I totally agree with learning from my mistakes, unfortunately unless it’s hit me over the head, I seem to make the same mistakes over and over.

 

[GAlady]

For me, being able to take in the facts, before speaking.

 

[feywon]

I totally agree with learning from my mistakes, unfortunately unless it’s hit me over the head, I seem to make the same mistakes over and over.

i did that mistake repetition thing with boyfriends and husbands (had 3 of those) until after my Divorce from #3 became final in Dec. 1999. Nothing like starting the new Millennium off with some introspection. Affirmed i would not get involved again until i sorted out the lessons of my problematic choices. i was already well past that age where they say a single woman's chances of finding love are less than that of being struck by lightning about which my daughter quipped 'With your track record, you'd probably prefer to hit be lightening!' And she was right---i've been happily single ever since. i don't regret my marriages i had twin sons by #1 and daughter by #2 and don't want to imagine my life without them.

 

[feywon]

To live my life with kindness and compassion whenever possible. In difficult situations, to know when to try harder, and when to walk away. To never be complicit in any relationship which is toxic. To laugh and love and play as much as I can.

All good ones!

 

[JustBonee]

Wisdom = a collection of life experiences, and how they were handled and learned from .....

 

[timoc]

Wisdom, is knowing that you wished your life away when you were young, and now wished that you hadn't.

Go and sit in the corner with the dunces hat on, Tim.

 

[feywon]

Maybe how we think of wisdom is a "goal" we all wish to obtain. It probably includes empathy, understanding, helping others, to not be caught with our pants down, don't cross the road without looking both ways , don't trust "back stabbers"...etc. Many folk find their wisdom in religion, others in philosophy, others in in tried and true methods of doing things, from their best friends, etc....

I am curious what comes to your mind when you ponder what wisdom means to you?

What most are saying about 'lessons' is part of it for me. Shalimar's response come closer to my feelings about 'wisdom'. Being wise is about sometimes putting compassion and kindness above sharing what you've learned. 1) even if someone is going thru same basic issues you once did, they are not exactly the same as you, haven't had same support or challenges so solutions that work for you might not work for them. 2) Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone struggling with a life circumstance is really listen, and ask 'what can i do to help?'
Being smart is knowing 'what' to say, but wisdom is about knowing when your saying it will be most effective.

 

[StillLearning]

Wisdom, is knowing that you wished your life away when you were young, and now wished that you hadn't.

Go and sit in the corner with the dunces hat on, Tim.

You are not the only one. My mother used to say to me all the time, You are wishing your life away.

 

[Cameron]

I often go back to Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. A wise Roman Emperor. For me wisdom is learning to with with what is and within that.


Life is short. That’s all there is to say. Get what you can from the present – thoughtfully, justly. Marcus Aurelius

To live a good life: We have the potential for it. If we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference. Marcus Aurelius

 

[fmdog44]

The ability to become a senior.

 

[horseless carriage]

Wisdom is knowing that a tomato is a fruit but you wouldn't put it in your fruit salad.

 

[StillLearning]

I often go back to Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. A wise Roman Emperor. For me wisdom is learning to with with what is and within that.


Life is short. That’s all there is to say. Get what you can from the present – thoughtfully, justly. Marcus Aurelius

To live a good life: We have the potential for it. If we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference. Marcus Aurelius

I just read a few of his quotes. Thank you for bringing that to our attention. I’ve really enjoyed so far.

 

[Judycat]

Listening more and talking less. Also editing my advice and opinions around the people I care about.

 

[helenbacque]

Wisdom is a combination of basic intelligence, common sense and lessons learned by living. It is generally acquired through ageing but occasionally a young person will present as an 'old soul'. Education can help but wisdom cannot be learned from a book.

 

[Knight]

Wisdom = a collection of life experiences, and how they were handled and learned from .....

Concise & my thought on this too.

 

[Gaer]

Maybe trickles from mouths of masters?
Since the thinking mind is in the realm of relativity, which can be erroneous, it would have to be the merging of the highest levels of thought with the heart of the soul, which is attuned with the absolute being. The brain/heart connection is a thinking, feeling coupling which I refer to as wisdom. It's beyond intelligence and discernment, even perception. It merges with the tenderness, LOVE and understanding of the soul for profound knowledge.
That's my take on it!

 

[Irwin]

• Choose your fights carefully.
• Be the star of your own life. You are not here to live up to other people's expectations.
• Take naps.

 

[Chet]

I have gained wisdom over the years by experience yet I will still do something stupid at times. Always learning I guess.

 

[Gary O']

Now that were seniors, what do think "Wisdom" is?​

Interesting replies
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Get old enough, some wisdom is garnered

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When living in the mountains, I learned one important facet of wisdom


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