Just Weighing ⁓ Wisdom

Mad Scramble Away From Wisdom’s Face-plants

The road to wisdom is not always smooth. Along the way, we may encounter pot holes - obstacles and challenges that can slow down our progress. But these pot holes also provide opportunities for growth and learning. By facing and overcoming these challenges, we gain knowledge and understanding that brings us closer to wisdom.

Wisdom & the Upside downside of Aging

As we age, we gain wisdom through our experiences. This process of acquiring wisdom takes time and can have both positive and negative aspects. The upside of aging is the benefit of having more knowledge and understanding, while the downside can be the challenges and difficulties that come with getting older. The wisdom of aging is a double-edged sword, but one that is worth considering as we navigate through life.

Some Shit is Simply Less Complicated Than Other Shit

Responsibility and forgiveness are two powerful themes that are explored in this thought-provoking piece. The author delves into the wisdom of forgiveness to illustrate how easy it is to miss the point when it comes to understanding the concept. Through a series of examples, the author challenges us to think about what it truly means to take responsibility for our actions and to seek forgiveness when we have wronged others. This is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these important topics.

The Old-School Rules for Doing Evil & Paying Hush Money

Two Old School Rules for doing something bad: 1. Be sure it’s something you can live with if/when the news of it breaks and 2. Get out in front of it and own it before the feds or camera crew show up on your doorstep.

Wisdom Is What’s Left When Pain Ceases

When someone experiences pain, they learn from it and gain wisdom. Once the pain is gone, the wisdom remains.

A Witness to Our Worth

Receiving a wonderful e-mail from a friend and writer I respect about a new poem I’d written and sent to him, it occurs to me that all of us need, from time to time, a witness to ourselves, our work and our purpose for what we’re doing.