We often use "knowledge" and
"wisdom" as synonyms, taking it as natural. That people who have one
have the other. But it does not quite work that way.
Acquiring knowledge helps you make a better
living for yourself as medicine to a doctor's profession. Of course, as they
say, knowledge is never wasted. So, an open mind works like a sponge, imbibing
knowledge from anything and anyone and tucking it away for use during a rainy
day. You can literally become a multi tasker.
But it is not knowledge but the dawn of
wisdom that enhances the quality of your life. You make a better life by being
wise because the implications of having wisdom are many.
In wisdom, you become balanced. You know
when to speak and when not to, when to act and when not to. In wisdom, your
vision expands to incorporate others into your circle of warmth and caring.
Also in wisdom, you become compassionate and kind and learn to accept what you
cannot change.
You also shun the qualities you don't want
instead of shunning the people possessing those qualities. You become simple,
straightforward and honest and learn the art AND science of living.
Then, you make a better life. And if this
wisdom is complimented with knowledge, then life and living become merged into
one wholesome individual.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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