Relationship Between Knowledge Of The Self And Wisdom
Uploaded by 2ndgrader on Dec 23, 2004
[i:57d2259fd2]What Is The Relationship Between Knowledge Of The Self And Wisdom? [/i:57d2259fd2]
Knowledge is information in mind, general awareness or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths, or principles. The pursuit of happiness must begin and end with self -knowledge. Presumable we must have reasonable accurate information about ourselves to deal effectively with other people and to regulate ourselves we must also know something about our deficiencies in order to grow.
There is a formula which I believe in, and which I see demonstrated every day of life. That formula is: Interest leads to education; education leads to knowledge; knowledge leads to awareness; awareness leads to understanding, and understanding alters our perception and (hopefully) our behavior forever. What does all this have to do with wisdom?
Wisdom means good sense. It's the knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions and judgements, or the good sense shown by the decisions and judgments made. True wisdom allows you to make decisions and choices based on all your learning, self-knowledge, understanding and experience.
With our knowledge firmly in hand, we begin to examine situations. The more we examine, the more we learn and the more aware of alternates, options and surrounding influences we become. If we allow ourselves to become aware of all aspects of a thing, we will understand it. With understanding, we are once again forced to make a choice. When you truly understand a thing you must decide whether to accept it as it is; to change it; to eliminate it, or to ignore it. The exercise of this choice should be based in wisdom-which reflects your knowledge, and your understanding of the effects your choice will have on others.
There is a strength that comes from knowing. The application of knowledge and awareness happens first. The practice of awareness turns it into knowledge. The correct and timely use of knowledge turns it into wisdom for that person. This wisdom is then imprinted upon the Soul-Mind permanently. If it is a proper application of a personality trait, one will have that personality trait forever. Whatever the situation was that was handled correctly will not occur again as it is now wisdom, and does not have to be re-experienced.
Wisdom is the correct expression of the potential of the human seed and, once learned, will not have to be handled again. To quote from Don Juan 'a man of knowledge is one who...