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| − | Wisdom is knowing how to do what you came here to do. | + | ''Wisdom is knowing how to do what you came here to do.''<!--italics indicate Society contribution--> |
| + | "Wisdom is understanding how to apply Knowledge in the real world."<ref name="gcs7"/> | ||
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| + | "Wisdom, then, represents the ability to translate Knowledge into the finite world."<ref name="gcs7"/> | ||
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| + | == The Acquisition of Wisdom == | ||
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| + | "[[Wisdom]], like courage, must be cultivated by direct engagement with | ||
| + | life, by making important decisions and abiding with them, by facing | ||
| + | error, by facing pain, by accepting help, and by rearranging your life | ||
| + | whenever this becomes necessary. In all cases, it requires giving greater priority | ||
| + | to truth over your personal wishes or [[preferences]]." | ||
| + | <ref>''Wisdom from the Greater Community'', Book 2, Chapter 19: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-6/wisdom-greater-community-book-2/courage-face-yourself Courage]</ref> | ||
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| + | "Most of your wisdom will be learned from your own mistakes and the mistakes of other people." | ||
| + | <ref>[https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/other-revelations/healing-relationships-past Healing Relationships] (September 9, 2008)</ref> | ||
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| + | “Wisdom is hard earned. Earn it. Practice it. Use it today.”<ref>''Steps to Knowledge Continuation Training'', Step 10: I will forgive my past today.</ref> | ||
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| + | "Wisdom is understanding how to apply Knowledge in the real world. Wisdom is cultivated by following Knowledge and by developing skills in the world. It is based upon the cultivation of discernment and discretion, two very fundamental aspects of your education."<ref name="gcs7"/> | ||
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== Aspects of Wisdom == | == Aspects of Wisdom == | ||
| − | Wisdom is an experience, an experience of openness and [[recognition]], an experience of being in contact with two realities simultaneously—the [[reality]] of your physical life in the world and the [[reality]] of your divine life, your spiritual life, which represents your intrinsic [[relationship]] with [[God]] and with all of [[God]]'s [[messengers]]. | + | "Wisdom is an experience, an experience of openness and [[recognition]], an experience of being in contact with two realities simultaneously—the [[reality]] of your physical life in the world and the [[reality]] of your divine life, your spiritual life, which represents your intrinsic [[relationship]] with [[God]] and with all of [[God]]'s [[messengers]]. <ref name="gcs7"/> |
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| + | "Wisdom is not something that you possess alone. It represents a [[relationship]]—your relationship with the Greater Power in your life and with Creation itself. Wisdom must be able to guide and instruct you in areas which are beyond your understanding and capacity." | ||
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| + | "You are learning The Way of Wisdom as well as The Way of Knowledge. Wisdom has to do with how you carry Knowledge in life--how you express Knowledge, where you share it and how you hold it in regard to yourself and other people." | ||
| + | <ref>''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 14: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/what-must-be-avoided What Must Be Avoided?]</ref> | ||
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| + | "Build real relationships. Begin with your relationship with Knowledge and develop character by developing patience, forbearance, restraint, objectivity, compassion, the ability to observe others and the ability to have your life be undefined. This builds character, and with this you gain a greater capacity for experience. This is Wisdom."<ref name="ltwok3">''Living The Way of Knowledge'', Chapter 3: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-3/living-way-knowledge/essential-relationships-others The Pillar of Relationships]</ref> | ||
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| + | "Wisdom always has compassion, patience and regard, for it represents a state of mind attained by one who has proceeded onward past the normal places where people quit, give up or lose heart. Only as you advance up the mountain will you understand this and understand what it offers you."<ref>''Wisdom from the Greater Community Book Two'', Chapter 11: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-6/wisdom-greater-community-book-2/spiritual-practice-find-purpose/ Spiritual Practice]</ref> | ||
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== Expressions of Wisdom == | == Expressions of Wisdom == | ||
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| − | Being in right [[relationship]] with your body, your mind, your being and the being of life itself, which is [[God]], represents Wisdom. | + | "Learning to deal with the tangible world in a practical way and to open yourself to the [[the Mystery|mystery]] of your life, with reverence and humility, represents a new threshold in learning."<ref name="gcs7">''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 7: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-is-wisdom-achieved-in-life How is Wisdom Achieved in Life?]</ref> |
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| + | "Being in right [[relationship]] with your body, your mind, your being and the being of life itself, which is [[God]], represents Wisdom. | ||
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"Knowledge within you requires Knowledge within others to bring about any kind of positive results in the world because Knowledge is fully revealed within the context of relationship. This is where things are known and verified. This is where things are acted upon and given meaning in the world. This is an expression of Wisdom." | "Knowledge within you requires Knowledge within others to bring about any kind of positive results in the world because Knowledge is fully revealed within the context of relationship. This is where things are known and verified. This is where things are acted upon and given meaning in the world. This is an expression of Wisdom." | ||
| − | + | <ref>''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 10: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-do-you-prepare How Do You Prepare?]</ref> | |
| − | + | "Along with Knowledge comes the Wisdom of how to use Knowledge in the world. Thus, Knowledge is the source of your understanding and Wisdom is learning how to apply it meaningfully and constructively in the world. You are not yet wise, so keep Knowledge within yourself today. Allow it to strengthen itself. Allow it to grown. It will give itself naturally, without your attempting to force its expression. In time you will learn to become wise, both through the [[demonstration]] of Knowledge and through your own errors." <ref>[https://stepstoknowledge.com/ ''Steps to Knowledge''], Step 218</ref> | |
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| − | + | "[[Discernment]] is knowing what you are dealing with. [[Discretion]] is knowing how to communicate with it. Both of these require the willingness to be instructed, the willingness to learn, and the willingness to revise or unlearn things that have proven counter-productive for you. This requires restraint. This also requires that you hold in abeyance many of your needs--the need for recognition, the need for validation, the need to express yourself, the need to be accepted by others, the need to overcome your adversaries, the need to be unique or special and the need to have all of your wishes fulfilled. These needs must be overcome in order for you to have this greater presence of mind and security in life." <ref name="gcs7"/> | |
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| − | + | "Wisdom, then, represents the ability to translate Knowledge into the finite world. This is your function—to be a vehicle for creativity and creation."<ref name="gcs7"/> | |
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| + | ==References== | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== Further Study == | == Further Study == | ||
| − | [ | + | *''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 7: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-is-wisdom-achieved-in-life How is Wisdom Achieved in Life?] |
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| + | *''Wisdom from the Greater Community'', Book 2, Chapter 23: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-6/wisdom-greater-community-book-2/becoming-wise-wisdom Becoming Wise] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:28, 17 April 2024
Wisdom is knowing how to do what you came here to do.
"Wisdom is understanding how to apply Knowledge in the real world."[1]
"Wisdom, then, represents the ability to translate Knowledge into the finite world."[1]
The Acquisition of Wisdom
"Wisdom, like courage, must be cultivated by direct engagement with life, by making important decisions and abiding with them, by facing error, by facing pain, by accepting help, and by rearranging your life whenever this becomes necessary. In all cases, it requires giving greater priority to truth over your personal wishes or preferences." [2]
"Most of your wisdom will be learned from your own mistakes and the mistakes of other people." [3]
“Wisdom is hard earned. Earn it. Practice it. Use it today.”[4]
"Wisdom is understanding how to apply Knowledge in the real world. Wisdom is cultivated by following Knowledge and by developing skills in the world. It is based upon the cultivation of discernment and discretion, two very fundamental aspects of your education."[1]
Aspects of Wisdom
"Wisdom is an experience, an experience of openness and recognition, an experience of being in contact with two realities simultaneously—the reality of your physical life in the world and the reality of your divine life, your spiritual life, which represents your intrinsic relationship with God and with all of God's messengers. [1]
"Wisdom is not something that you possess alone. It represents a relationship—your relationship with the Greater Power in your life and with Creation itself. Wisdom must be able to guide and instruct you in areas which are beyond your understanding and capacity." [1]
"You are learning The Way of Wisdom as well as The Way of Knowledge. Wisdom has to do with how you carry Knowledge in life--how you express Knowledge, where you share it and how you hold it in regard to yourself and other people." [5]
"Build real relationships. Begin with your relationship with Knowledge and develop character by developing patience, forbearance, restraint, objectivity, compassion, the ability to observe others and the ability to have your life be undefined. This builds character, and with this you gain a greater capacity for experience. This is Wisdom."[6]
"Wisdom always has compassion, patience and regard, for it represents a state of mind attained by one who has proceeded onward past the normal places where people quit, give up or lose heart. Only as you advance up the mountain will you understand this and understand what it offers you."[7]
Expressions of Wisdom
"Learning to deal with the tangible world in a practical way and to open yourself to the mystery of your life, with reverence and humility, represents a new threshold in learning."[1]
"Being in right relationship with your body, your mind, your being and the being of life itself, which is God, represents Wisdom. [1]
"Knowledge within you requires Knowledge within others to bring about any kind of positive results in the world because Knowledge is fully revealed within the context of relationship. This is where things are known and verified. This is where things are acted upon and given meaning in the world. This is an expression of Wisdom." [8]
"Along with Knowledge comes the Wisdom of how to use Knowledge in the world. Thus, Knowledge is the source of your understanding and Wisdom is learning how to apply it meaningfully and constructively in the world. You are not yet wise, so keep Knowledge within yourself today. Allow it to strengthen itself. Allow it to grown. It will give itself naturally, without your attempting to force its expression. In time you will learn to become wise, both through the demonstration of Knowledge and through your own errors." [9]
"Discernment is knowing what you are dealing with. Discretion is knowing how to communicate with it. Both of these require the willingness to be instructed, the willingness to learn, and the willingness to revise or unlearn things that have proven counter-productive for you. This requires restraint. This also requires that you hold in abeyance many of your needs--the need for recognition, the need for validation, the need to express yourself, the need to be accepted by others, the need to overcome your adversaries, the need to be unique or special and the need to have all of your wishes fulfilled. These needs must be overcome in order for you to have this greater presence of mind and security in life." [1]
"Wisdom, then, represents the ability to translate Knowledge into the finite world. This is your function—to be a vehicle for creativity and creation."[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 7: How is Wisdom Achieved in Life?
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 2, Chapter 19: Courage
- ↑ Healing Relationships (September 9, 2008)
- ↑ Steps to Knowledge Continuation Training, Step 10: I will forgive my past today.
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 14: What Must Be Avoided?
- ↑ Living The Way of Knowledge, Chapter 3: The Pillar of Relationships
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Book Two, Chapter 11: Spiritual Practice
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 10: How Do You Prepare?
- ↑ Steps to Knowledge, Step 218
See also
Further Study
- Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 7: How is Wisdom Achieved in Life?
- Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 2, Chapter 23: Becoming Wise