Pause and Ponder!
Wisdom is a virtue that isn't innate but can only be
acquired through experience. Anyone interested in trying new
things and reflecting on the process can gain Wisdom. By
'Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding' Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is one phenomenon that we cannot live without, and it forms the foundation of our existence and how we perceive and interpret our reality. So one can logically infer that if I get Wisdom, navigating through life will be manageable within the framework of possibility, but how can I get this Wisdom?
The initial question has kept many awake, restless, and yearning for an answer. In the bid to proffer a response to this query, an Indian Sufi articulated his thought from experiences in describing this phenomenon thus;
I asked for strength, and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for Wisdom, and God gave me problems to solve. I asked for prosperity, and God gave me brawn and brain to work. I asked for courage, and God gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for love, and God gave me troubled people to help. I asked for favors, and God gave me opportunities. I received nothing I wanted. I received everything I needed. My prayers were answered.
A careful look at this expression reveals one who was not in a hurry but careful in observing his internal dialogues with respect to the external pressures and the responses to these externalities are the insights he has received from what I describe as the 'pause and ponder' moments in relationship with the Divine through an established channel, yeah fellowship.
In this Episode of the Word Café, our focus is on Wisdom and how we can build capacity. It is an honor to have Charles Hamm help our understanding within this space.
Charles Hamm describes himself as a "Texan to the bone."
Charles Hamm is a veteran Marine sergeant and retired successful businessman and entrepreneur. He holds a Classical Greek and Hebrew degree and is a passionate student of ancient history.
Charles is well-known on LinkedIn for sharing his thoughts about life and lessons learned from seventy-five years of navigating the twists, turns, and ups and downs of life's often difficult roads we all travel.
He and his wife Kathy have been married 54 years and have three children and seven grandchildren. They reside in Magnolia, Texas, where they are enjoying their golden years.
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