What Is Wisdom?
Knowing when to say "no," or "I don't know," or nothing.
Accepting that there will be much that you will never know.
Embracing your unique humanity and relishing that role.
Doing the very best you can with where you are at the time.
Seeing the actions of others as their most capable effort, too.
Cultivating a genuine attitude of unconditional love.
Taking responsibility for who you are and what happens to you.
Realizing that growth does not come without change.
Transforming the pain of change into the exuberance of growth.
Allowing others, with compassion, to learn without your interference.
Forgiving yourself and others for the inevitable mistakes humans make.
Recognizing flaws and limitations for the lessons they are.
Perceiving the often humorous nature of life's unfolding events.
Being forthright, truthful and open with yourself as well as others.
Requesting help quickly and spontaneously when you need it.
Focusing on the beautiful traits each person presents to you.
Honoring the virtues of integrity, courtesy, gratitude and common sense.
Discarding old, worn out concepts which shackle you to the past.
Sharing your strengths freely and generously with others.
Discovering how truly miraculous it is that you exist at all.
Remembering that you are more than a body.
Utilizing your dreams as tools for growth and well being.
Living each moment as fully as your awareness permits.
Attaining harmony with your inner and outer worlds.
Cherishing the serene times spent alone with all that is.
Freeing yourself from illusionary material goals.
Releasing attachments to people, concepts, emotions and things.
Giving your curiosity free rein in the glorious quest for knowledge.
Purging the suffocating need to be right from your actions and words.
Finding pursuits of excellence more satisfying than gaining perfection.
Opening yourself to new thoughts and perspectives.
Understanding there may be no absolute truth other than God is.
Asking for divine assistance; then, whatever its form, letting it in.
Going within for guidance and peace.
Seeking the truth from any source.
Setting your spirit free to be.
~ Jack Clark
Karma's Korner