#wisdom

#wisdom

We live in a world that treats experience like it's expired milk. Past its sell-by date, time to throw it out. But here's what we're actually throwing away: generations of knowledge that you can't Google, wisdom you can't download, and stories that once they're gone, they're gone forever.

Michael Lyster's reaction to any serious discussion about himself would be swift and direct: 'None of that old rubbish - throw it in the bin.' This reflects his disdain for self-importance.

Travel broadens the mind thing has been knocking around since long before time immemorial, but I'm pretty sure for Seneca, among others, travel meant pottering about with great effort, getting to know other peoples, their ways of speech, habits, and foibles.

The main argument here is that spiritual strength is fundamentally about cultivating wisdom. From a psychological perspective, spirituality isn't about dogma or belief; it is about developing the kind of wisdom necessary to face suffering without denial, accept uncertainty without despair, and discover meaning beyond the ego. Modern cognitive scientists, such as John Vervaeke, describe wisdom in two dimensions: moral (what serves the greater good, the long view) and cognitive (navigating complexity, managing strong emotions, and distinguishing the essential from the trivial).

During back-to-school month, take time to strengthen these eight wisdom life skills that are never taught in school. These essential traits are based on my wisdom study and Common Wisdom book findings, and they can help you increase your joy, happiness, and success. While education is important and necessary, having intelligence is not the same as having wisdom. Think about the people you know who are highly intelligent and well accomplished: Do they all make good decisions, and do they live meaningful lives?

Never be afraid to bargain. If you don't ask, you don't get! This maxim has been put to the test relentlessly, in both trivial and significant situations.

You are worthy. You don't have to prove your worth, and you are important. These ideas are what every child should hear and every grown-up should know.

The best way to take the stigma out of a pejorative is to use it oneself, as seen with LGBTQ individuals owning 'queer'.

Doris Cole taught me everything that I teach and share today: how to be thoughtful, how to honor others, how to communicate effectively and how to move through space with dignity and ease.

Reeves highlights how he admires older people who dress smartly as a testament to their resilience and ability to adapt to changing times.

Positivity acts like a protective shield, vital for overcoming life's hurdles, while daily affirmations and body language changes can significantly boost your outlook.