Daily Inspirations

April 5, 2011

Wisdom 

Wisdom is recognizing and accepting what we can and cannot change, and allowing  our suffering to teach us about ourselves and about life.

We can know all the facts and information in the world, but if we don’t know how to apply the information in a positive and effective way, we do not have wisdom.  Life is filled with mysteries and we don’t always have the answers to certain questions.  Wisdom allows us to see that there are things outside of our control, and to be at peace with that.

Wisdom gives us the courage to do what is difficult and to make the changes necessary for healing to occur.  Wisdom is what helps us transform the way we think, feel and behave.  Sometimes wisdom is letting go of trying to control certain situations in our lives and in the lives of others and allow the natural consequences, or karma, to work.

It is inspiring to hear about people who have triumphed over difficulties or recovered from addictions or other destructive habits.  Wise people who no longer define themselves by their past or re-tell the story of their suffering and misery.  Instead, they tell the story of acceptance of life on life’s terms, love of others and new possibilities. 

Love and Blessings,

Rhonda