A person drawing at a chalkboard. The drawings are (from left to right, and in ascending order): a plant with 1 leaf, a plant with 2 leaves, a plant with 3 leavens, then finally a large light bulb

Wisdom is a far, far different beast than merely being smart or educated and it is rarely if ever acquired passively. Wisdom is slowly won by reflection, by cultivating self-awareness. The growth of wisdom takes intention, focus, commitment and purpose; it accumulates over time. The wisest thoughts ever written or read do not become wisdom until you bring them to life in your life. With thoughtful reflection you can transform your wounds into wisdom and let your life be your message.

We humans tend to pursue things of the earth, material things; all well and good but with balance please! Proverbs 3:15 tells us wisdom is more precious than rubies and Sophocles reminded us wisdom outweighs any wealth. “Pursue wisdom. It’s available and accessible to those who truly desire it. And there’s no better time to begin the pursuit than today.”- J.R. Briggs

Closing Quotes:

“Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.” – Horace (aka Quintus Horatius Flaccus) 65 BC-8 BC

“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” – Marcel Proust, 1871-1922

“A lot of wisdom is just realizing the long-term consequences of your actions. The longer term you’re willing to look, the wiser you’re going to seem to everybody around you.” – Naval Ravikant

As always, I share what I most want and need to learn. – Nathan S. Collier