Wisdom...

The best things in life are not just free, they are also hard to define. Wisdom is one of those things. Some people have seen wisdom in fools and foolishness in very smart people.

Wisdom is having gained knowledge, understanding, experience and discretion, along with a capacity to apply these qualities well.

To me, wisdom means being able to see the big picture and understanding our place in it. Perhaps there are other great definitions, but that’s the one I’m working on right now. When we step back from our little corner of space and time, we can see the bigger picture and act accordingly. We can gain the wisdom to act with a longer term perspective than reacting to every momentary whim.

Wisdom helps us choose the right partner for life. Wisdom helps us stay invested, rather than selling stocks at every turn. Wisdom keeps our values and integrity on track even as day-to-day events change. Wisdom tells us to water our flowers rather than move to another continent during a dry spell.

So back up and look at the big picture for a little wisdom today.