Wisdom

Benjamin Franklin and Abe Lincoln had hundreds of sayings about wisdom. Both are heroes of mine. I am afraid they would be disappointed by the current state of affairs. We have been foolish with our ideas about health, wealth, and wisdom. More and more young adults are working in low-paying service industry positions, living on junk food, and not pursuing higher education. Isn't it time to wise up? There is always hope and education is a life-long process.

Does age bring wisdom? I imagine experience does. I have always enjoyed the Grimm Fairy Tales in which horrendous things happen to children that misbehave. It's the classic tragedy formula mastered by Euripides. Learn from your mistakes or die trying! He is quoted as saying: "The brash unbridled tongue, the lawless folly of fools, will end in pain. But the life of wise content is blest with quietness, escapes the storm and keeps its house secure. He who best enjoys each passing day is truly blest." Which speaks for itself but is the same thing that the wise from the buddha on down the line says; practice kindness and live in the moment. Carpe Diem - Yes, savor each day! And make sure to show love, charity, and encouragement to everyone. That is what truly makes each day rewarding.