Where is my wisdom?

[JoachimB]

Greets
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[from wiki]
Wisdom is a deep understanding of people, things, events or situations, empowering the ability to choose or act to consistently produce the optimum results with a minimum of time and energy. Wisdom is the ability to optimally (effectively and efficiently) apply perceptions and knowledge and so produce the desired results. Wisdom is comprehension of what is true or right coupled with optimum judgment as to action. Synonyms include: sagacity, discernment, or insight. Wisdom often requires control of one's emotional reactions (the "passions") so that one's principles, reason and knowledge prevail to determine one's actions.
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Well the meme about wisdom in human society is that, the older you get the more you have.
Unfortunately i don't feel any wiser than at say 35.

I make less mistakes. Is that it?
Spent my whole life thinking and reading hoping that the knowledge gained will be a fertile garden for wisdom to take root.
All i have is some 1/2 dead ragweed.

Any thoughts?

J

[Hugh]

Sorry J.B I am lost for word, and I don't have a clue how to answer this posting but I hate to see postings left unanswered, but at least you know its been read.

[John]

You obviously thought of and read the wrong things...

[Hugh]

Hi John feel free to answer this posting in the appropriate way. It would certainly enlighten me and others who have avoided this posting.

[JoachimB]

You obviously thought of and read the wrong things...

John
suggestions?
And avoid kant and locke/hume and nietzsche .Keats and arnold, Byron. Einstein and Guderian. Plato & julius.
have them.

And Hugh. As am i. This feeling that there is more to it all than is apparent. [not in a religious way]
I actually play myself down.. I always land on my feet. which many cant do.
I have a daughter who is a child pschologist with a big heart and true ideals.
Im independent and free to go and do what i please...
maybe im just whining for a non existant concept.

You will find i throw up a pile of posts like this to see what replies come in. I take none to heart. Many a twit might lather at johns reply..
He has gumption and is opinionated... nice.. i laugh
and put him in the 'we'll see' tray.  

J

[Hells Granny]

Wisdom.... I'll give this a try.

Many mistake knowledge for wisdom. Knowledge is a part of it, but not all of it.

Knowledge is like collecting chestnuts in the autumn then opening them, Wisdom is accessing the full goodness by cooking and then serving them to others.

Anyone can amass knowledge, but Wisdom is partly knowing what to do with that knowledge, and having the ability to pass it on to others.

Cheers, HG

[Hugh]

Wisdom.... I'll give this a try.

Many mistake knowledge for wisdom. Knowledge is a part of it, but not all of it.

Knowledge is like collecting chestnuts in the autumn then opening them, Wisdom is accessing the full goodness by cooking and then serving them to others.

Anyone can amass knowledge, but Wisdom is partly knowing what to do with that knowledge, and having the ability to pass it on to others.

Cheers, HG

A well thought out annser will take some beating. Your turn John

[John]

Wisdom was once quantifiable and it was something conveyed to the masses through example. Whether or not, individuals have it or had it was another matter.  In some societies, it was certainly a sign of respect and order to acknowledge it through age.

I like the concept of being in the ‘we’ll see’ tray. As I would never give my wisdom away cheaply, or concede to such a simple passing request to convey parts of it for liberal consumption.

[Hugh]

Well put John, I think I will leave what ever J B throws in, to you and Hells Granny you have done a great job. Well I at least think so

[Papaumau]

I think so too ! HG is a very wise person. ( I nearly said ole wumman but I thought that might be a bit cheeky ). 

Here is my interpretation of the thought:

As far as I see it, wisdom is something that comes naturally with age as even the cleverest youngster is not often a WISE one !

Having said that I think that just because we are old does not mean that we are automatically wise as APPLIED wisdom is only effective when a lot of conscious and deliberate thought goes with it.

[Hugh]

Great words of wisdom but just where as our friend from Australia who started posting gone

[Papaumau]

Good question "Shuggy".......( as we would call you in Scotland ) 

[Hugh]

Been called that a few times in the past and other variations. What your Christian name if you don't mind me asking.

[Papaumau]

I don't usually give out my real name on the internet but as you asked and my Christan name will do no harm..... I am called Paul.

[Hugh]

Thanks Paul
                    Cheers Shuggy