How have you acquired most of your wisdom?

The years and time. The experiences. The conflicts and troubles. The outcome of all.
To have our acquired wisdom at an earlier age...............................we could have ruled the world.
Suffice to say that it gives us some sense of peace to understand how things work and to note what battles are worth fighting and which ones need to be ignored. In other words, most issues are insignificant based on our years and experiences.
 

bobcat said:
It seems as we go about life, we garner bits of wisdom from reading, education, life experiences, parents, influential people, movies, etc....
Just wondering what things in life have been the most instrumental for you in acquiring wisdom?
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Having to deal with nasty people has been very helpful.
 
I think life experiences, listening to older and wiser people and reading all affect our wisdom. Some people learn from their mistakes and others don’t.

Going to college at 31 really helped me understand different people from other cultures and other’s perspectives. Discussing big issues and having debates really makes you think about issues. Being an older student that was paying for college made me value the experience and work hard learning as much as I could.
 
Teacher Terry said:
I think life experiences, listening to older and wiser people and reading all affect our wisdom. Some people learn from their mistakes and others don’t.

Going to college at 31 really helped me understand different people from other cultures and other’s perspectives. Discussing big issues and having debates really makes you think about issues. Being an older student that was paying for college made me value the experience and work hard learning as much as I could.
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I did pretty much the same except that I chipped away at underclass coursework off and on through my twenties. When I met Lia and she and one political science prof twisted my arm to apply to the university of California at Berkeley instead of the local state college I did so, at the same age as
you. It always seemed unfair that my experience in the world of work made it so much easier to stay focused and being married my social needs were so much less demanding.
 
my spelling is horrible so forgive my last post. Combination of being tired and automatic spell checking which seems to be not as good as one would hope. All that being said I must get back to the common sense and experience combo.
Common sense, to me is a product of your upbringing, relationships and your evaluation of same. Experience is what you go through in your life and relate it to your upbringing and relationships. Combined, you reach conclusions and there is where wisdom comes in. It is born of all that happens in your life.
No one is wise when they are born. No one should assume that they understand without experience. No one should reach the conclusion that they have it all figured out!
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. No one knows how they will react in a crisis. No one knows what the right thing to do is. No one, no one.

Wisdom is a word that owes its existence to the past. In other words, one could look back and say that there was great wisdom in his or hers decisions. Past tense.

What is right, what needs to be done, what is called for.....now,
is a matter of common sense and a persons experience combine with the energy and will to move forward and do it!

Above all that, is to accept the fact that eccept for the grace of God we would all be Japanese or German citizens right now.

Our freedom to expound , pontificate and explain why things are the way they are is the result of who and what happen before you were born. It is possible to express yourself because of the past. Memorial days are not just a vacation day.
 

How have you acquired most of your wisdom?​


When I get some, Bob, I'll let you know. 😊
 
rbtvgo said:
my spelling is horrible so forgive my last post. Combination of being tired and automatic spell checking which seems to be not as good as one would hope. All that being said I must get back to the common sense and experience combo.
Common sense, to me is a product of your upbringing, relationships and your evaluation of same. Experience is what you go through in your life and relate it to your upbringing and relationships. Combined, you reach conclusions and there is where wisdom comes in. It is born of all that happens in your life.
No one is wise when they are born. No one should assume that they understand without experience. No one should reach the conclusion that they have it all figured out!
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. No one knows how they will react in a crisis. No one knows what the right thing to do is. No one, no one.

Wisdom is a word that owes its existence to the past. In other words, one could look back and say that there was great wisdom in his or hers decisions. Past tense.

What is right, what needs to be done, what is called for.....now,
is a matter of common sense and a persons experience combine with the energy and will to move forward and do it!

Above all that, is to accept the fact that eccept for the grace of God we would all be Japanese or German citizens right now.

Our freedom to expound , pontificate and explain why things are the way they are is the result of who and what happen before you were born. It is possible to express yourself because of the past. Memorial days are not just a vacation day
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EEK! Oh, my God, rbtvgo, I thought you were making puns, didn't realize you were serious. Please excuse my ignorance!
 
Wisdom: ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight,
good sense : judgment.
A thought: Growing to adulthood mistreated, negatively misunderstood can result in that person gaining insight into recognizing what is the true disposition of another. Using that insight empathically is wisdom at its best.
 
I've been exposed to wisdom numerous times in the weekly newsletter I get from Maria Papova who writes The Marginalian. Here is a sample and a link to the source.

"Somewhere along the way, you realize that no one will teach you how to live your own life — not your parents or your idols, not the philosophers or the poets, not your liberal arts education or your twelve-step program, not church or therapy or Tolstoy. No matter how valuable any of that guidance, how pertinent any of that wisdom, in the end you discover that you make the path of life only by walking it with your own two feet under the overstory of your own consciousness — that singular miracle never repeated in all the history and future of the universe, never fully articulable to another."
 
I think wisdom can be elusive, even in the presence of experiences, especially if we don't learn from them. It's important to take time for reflection and rumination. There are consequences for almost everything we do, and some of those things can't be undone. It pays to learn from others who are wise, and just because someone is educated does not make them wise.

Often we can ignore things until it is too late. Paying close attention can be a very valuable attribute, whether it's in your family, marriage, job, society, nature, or finances. We see lack of it in business all the time. Those who always make the bottom line their top priority are not wise.

Greed, power, temptation, and the desire to control are always knocking at the door with the promise of a better life. Being able to insulate yourself from such takes effort and wisdom. They are a cancer and an addiction that will ultimately dominate. It can be difficult to be content if you are constantly looking at what you don't have. Give thanks every day for what you do have.
 
MarkD said:
I've been exposed to wisdom numerous times in the weekly newsletter I get from Maria Papova who writes The Marginalian. Here is a sample and a link to the source.

"Somewhere along the way, you realize that no one will teach you how to live your own life — not your parents or your idols, not the philosophers or the poets, not your liberal arts education or your twelve-step program, not church or therapy or Tolstoy. No matter how valuable any of that guidance, how pertinent any of that wisdom, in the end you discover that you make the path of life only by walking it with your own two feet under the overstory of your own consciousness — that singular miracle never repeated in all the history and future of the universe, never fully articulable to another."
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I think we CAN be taught 'how to live your life'. The problem is that, in that case, we are playing a part. The redeeming thing is that playing a part can become a habit. Living your life by rote or even by imitation is still living your life.
 
MarkD said:
I've been exposed to wisdom numerous times in the weekly newsletter I get from Maria Papova who writes The Marginalian. Here is a sample and a link to the source.

"Somewhere along the way, you realize that no one will teach you how to live your own life — not your parents or your idols, not the philosophers or the poets, not your liberal arts education or your twelve-step program, not church or therapy or Tolstoy. No matter how valuable any of that guidance, how pertinent any of that wisdom, in the end you discover that you make the path of life only by walking it with your own two feet under the overstory of your own consciousness — that singular miracle never repeated in all the history and future of the universe, never fully articulable to another."
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Accumulation of verbal and physical experiences we have had, subconsciously can affect the way we choose to live our life. Yet, if one becomes aware of this, they can choose to live life on their own terms,
 
gruntlabor said:
I think we CAN be taught 'how to live your life'. The problem is that, in that case, we are playing a part. The redeeming thing is that playing a part can become a habit. Living your life by rote or even by imitation is still living your life.
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It is true that no man is an island so of course we are surrounded by influences and influencers. Not only is that not a bad thing, it is entirely necessary. But even with mass media none of us have had the exact same influences in the very same circumstances. So each of us is also a trail blazer finding out where his path leads.
 
I appreciate all the comments. You are thinking. This is good. You don't need to rely on the media to give you truth. You can think for yourselves. As MarkD says, no man is an island. We need each other. Yes we are different. We have our own cultures and beliefs. I respect you and I ask that you respect me. After that we get on with the business of life. Getting married, raising a family, etc. All common to all cultures.
We are a huge family and we have to make time for that. We need to look out for each other, offer help, offer criticism. In love.
We also need to look out for those who have not fared so well. Those who are angry, feel rejected and want to fight for no other reason then they have nothing or no one who can simply say, It's alright. Calm down.

How to accomplish this.......I have no idea.

But we either find our way or fight ww3.

Kill them all and let God sort it out as I heard in Vietnam.

Do we throw up our hands and say there is nothing we can do to change things?
Or do we continue to live our lives as we see fit and according to what we know is right and hope and pray that God agrees. I think he will.

Wisdom is hindsight. Intellect is just being able to evaluate conditions as they affect your particular interest. Common sense is much more usable and valuable in going forward. Don't confuse them.

What do I think about this election??? I will not comment.

bob
 
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