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Why? In our fast-paced world, is there time and space for wisdom to have any value? Medical science is enabling many of us to live longer. Will longevity inevitably grace us with wisdom? Do you have to get old before you get wise? Have you ever noticed children who seem to be "old souls," much wiser than their years ? So what are the characteristics of wisdom? To mention a few, I recognize wisdom in humour, serenity, understanding, loving, peacefulness, the lines on a face that speak of trials met and overcome, the gentle spirit that sparkles in smiling eyes, the child who laughs when there is nothing to laugh about. If you are busy with work, raising a family and running a voluntary project or two on the side, it would seem you would have little time for "wisdom." However, a wisdom break could be just what you need to accomplish more in less time with reduced stress. What is more, you are worth taking that time to nourish yourself, that break to listen to the wisdom within you that will shine a light on what you doing and aiming to accomplish. Recently, I have been experimenting with a technique that I learnt many years ago. Away from my home routine and enjoying changes of scene, I nevertheless felt I wanted another way to listen inwardly, in addition to my daily meditation. This technique helped me digest the experiences I was having and feed my wisdom bank with fresh understanding. On my travels I had limited internet access, so I was away from my usual distraction of choice, although I still had my laptop. The technique works on the idea that we have our own source of knowing and wisdom that we can draw upon when facing a new situation, difficulty or doubt. My preference is to do a written dialogue, on paper or on the computer, because writing has a way of slowing down my mind so that I actually listen and receive, instead of trying to make things happen. However, I have found that I can also use the technique inwardly when out walking, when I have a question I am debating. It works. I start by taking a few deep breaths to gain access to my inner knowing and set up the dialogue between me and I.C. (for "Inner Counsellor"). It can look a little like this, for example: Me: Hello. I.C.: How are things going? Me: Pretty good. I am not sure about how to make this article useful for readers. I.C.: How can you make it useful for yourself? Me: By letting my thoughts flow spontaneously; I can always edit later. I like watching what comes to mind as I let myself write. I.C.: What else? Me: By enjoying the process of discovering more about what I have to say. I.C.: OK. What else? Me: How can I be sure that what I have to say will actually mean anything to anyone else? I.C.: You can't. Even if one reader benefits, then your job is well done. Practice makes perfect. Love yourself in the process. Me: That make sense. Because if I am loving myself, there is a chance that the loving will come through my words. I.C.: Good chance. It is not just your words but the energy behind the words that has a way of communicating to the readers who are drawn to what you write. We all need more loving. Me: I like this. Thank you. I.C.: I love you. Me: I love you, too. The dialogue can be longer than this and often includes statements of forgiving and gratitude, which assist me in tapping in to more of my peace and understanding. I have found that the relationship with the best of myself has a way of enriching my relationships with others. How? Because in empathy within myself, I enjoy greater harmony with others. I am less demanding and have fewer expectations that get in the way of simply being with another person. John-Roger said: You can go within yourself and focus on those elements in you that are the essence of loving. Get in touch with the core of humanity within you. Get in touch with all the wonderful, real, positive elements of your own nature. Be in relationship to your caring, your empathy, your understanding heart. Do what it takes to evoke a loving awareness in you, and then see every human being (including the infamous "them") through your own love-colored glasses. Taking the time to listen to an elder can be reassuring, especially one who is successfully living beyond, say, 80 or 90. They have gone through extraordinary crises such as world wars and recessions and have survived well. How did they do it? Consider these words of wisdom from Walter Breuning: [EMBED] While we are engaged in the world around us, let us not forget the rich world of the spirit within us. In a busy day, why not give yourself a wisdom break? Jalal Ud-din Rumi wrote: I am pure light, not just a fistful of clay. The shell is not me, I came as the royal pearl within. Look at me not with outward eye but with inward vision of the heart; Follow me there and see how unencumbered we become. How do you recognize wisdom in yourself or someone else? Who is the person whose wisdom most inspires you? Is wisdom of any value in today's world? I would love to hear from you. I am listening. *** Please feel free to leave a comment below, or contact me at anne@annenaylor.com
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[trans.gif] The Changing Face of Psychological Health [trans.gif] Will Chinese Mothers Win the Parenting Prize? Comments 59 Pending Comments 0 View FAQ Comments are closed for this entry View All Favorites Recency | Popularity Page: 1 2 Next › Last » (2 total) photo Lawrence L Kiser 01:17 PM on 10/19/2010 5 Fans did you also know that the body itself, not the brain/mind connection but the body brain connection which is separate in terms of knowledge, also carries a wisdom. by learning a simple neurological test you can expand your level of awareness to know things beyond simple dialogue. Article is informative and there is more. see article at llkiser.com for more. Lawrence_L_Kiser: did you also know that the body itself, not the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Lawrence_L_Kiser/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64225301.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Dr. Cara Barker 09:05 PM on 10/18/2010 401 Fans Wisdom is timeless. Not only lasting the ages, but taking away the stopwatch if we dare enter the Stillness where it dwells. Thanks for the reminder, Ms. Anne! Beautiful! Love, Cara hp_blogger_Dr. Cara Barker: Wisdom is timeless. Not only lasting the ages, but taking http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Dr. Cara Barker/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64160800.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 01:09 AM on 10/19/2010 555 Fans Follow Dearest Cara, Take away the stopwatch and enter the Stillness, I love that imagery and the nurturing it offers. Thank you for entering your special brand of caring into the conversation - as you always do, all ways. With love, joy and happiness to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Dearest Cara, Take away the stopwatch and enter the Stillness, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64180029.html Permalink | Share it photo Yinka Daniel - Elebute 12:13 PM on 10/18/2010 18 Fans The subject of Wisdom is beyond time. This is because Wisdom derives its life from the invisible realm of Supernatural Origin which cannot be pecieved by human senses except our soul and spirit. The soul interpretes from the spirit realm ideas or thoughts that meet the level of understanding of the recepient; Wisdom is revealed based on sufficient understanding or preparation of the individual involved. In other words the Wisdom activity is interpreted by our level of understanding of the issue(s). We cannot use what we don't have. Our level of understanding need to be raised to a higher level if we want to acquire Wisdom for higher accomplishments. The only way this is done efficiently is to tap into the Intelligence of the Supernatural Realm by spending moments either in solitude or those comfortable with for a period of time. We must note however, that though the human brain can from time to time be tuned to get some appreciable results of wise decisions, there is the next level of which Wisdom from the Supernatural Realm will be the only way out of a logjam and provide the best solution to an intractable problem or problems. Yinka_Daniel_-_Elebute: The subject of Wisdom is beyond time. This is because http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Yinka_Daniel_-_Elebute/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64094555.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 01:07 AM on 10/19/2010 555 Fans Follow Thank you for commenting Yinka Daniel - Elebute. I love what you say here: "there is the next level of which Wisdom from the Supernatural Realm will be the only way out of a logjam and provide the best solution to an intractable problem or problems." This speaks to me of the resources of love that we can access way beyond our imaginations. With love to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Thank you for commenting Yinka Daniel - Elebute. I love http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64179924.html Permalink | Share it photo Lawrence L Kiser 01:32 PM on 10/19/2010 5 Fans There is a place in within all of us that is in fact beyond space and time and even distance. It is the super-conscious mind accessed through the imagination, among other ways. The body/mind itself knows things the ego/mind does not and one can learn how the body/mind communicates. Once it is accessed the future and past are available in real time to assist us in nearly every condition or issue. See the site for llkiser for articles if you have interest in more. Thanks for your comment. Lawrence_L_Kiser: There is a place in within all of us that http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Lawrence_L_Kiser/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64227838.html Permalink | Share it photo Arithrianos 10:20 AM on 10/18/2010 56 Fans unemcumbered is right, all encumbrances are nor wisdom, that is all clay waiting and destined to break away to reveal the always present. my wisdom visits me often, and i laugh for no apparant reason when visited, no apparant reason, but there is a reason, a very good reason, which is reality IS humour, when you are laughing you are resonating with reality, even or especially if you are crying at the same time, the heart of humour is also the heart of compassion/love, they are the same, as is bliss, bliss/love/laughter/tears, all the same taste. every authentic expression is valable whatever happens, just by expressing the inner truth outwardly you help m,erge the two, you help heal the fundamental ignorance that causes the apprant split in reality that is the cause of suffering. inner and outer are the same, speaking them as such is the gift, and there are many who appreciate it, keep em coming. Arithrianos: unemcumbered is right, all encumbrances are nor wisdom, that is http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Arithrianos/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64082140.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 01:05 AM on 10/19/2010 555 Fans Follow Dear Arithrianos Always a treat to read your unique brand of wisdom. One whose humour touches and inspires me is former Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He always seems to manage a laugh about something. And he is one I understand as being very compassionate. With love and appreciation to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Dear Arithrianos Always a treat to read your unique brand http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64179783.html Permalink | Share it HUFFPOST SUPER USER khanti 07:47 AM on 10/18/2010 78 Fans Err... how about the old saying,"Early to bed, early to rise makes a person healthy and wise". khanti: Err... how about the old saying,"Early to bed, early to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/khanti/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64071593.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 01:02 AM on 10/19/2010 555 Fans Follow Ah khanti - from Ben Franklin I think. One of my heroes. Good for the larks, ,but not so good for the night owls, among whom I have many friends. Good to see you here - thank you for stopping by! With love to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Ah khanti - from Ben Franklin I think. One of http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64179622.html Permalink | Share it HUFFPOST SUPER USER khanti 01:46 AM on 10/19/2010 78 Fans Inner wisdom come from a heart that is pure the source for compassion, unselfishness. We reach this fountain of purity when we are free from our ego and sincere. Spontaneuos knowing (realization) that sprout from this source seeing things as they are the thusness of things. khanti: Inner wisdom come from a heart that is pure the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/khanti/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64181976.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Paul Hunting 05:42 AM on 10/18/2010 3 Fans Thanks, Annie. If Rumi can mix up his metaphors like that, then perhpas there is hope for my writing yet. Tell me, oh wise one, has my time now come, or am I still ahead of it? L&L, Paul hp_blogger_Paul Hunting: Thanks, Annie. If Rumi can mix up his metaphors like http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Paul Hunting/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64068125.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 01:00 AM on 10/19/2010 555 Fans Follow Hi Paul, Yes, Rumi has fun with his metephors. Your time now come? As in a soul whose time as come? I would say you are still approaching it... Love and blessings to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hi Paul, Yes, Rumi has fun with his metephors. Your http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64179526.html Permalink | Share it photo Pema 01:07 PM on 10/17/2010 538 Fans Dear Anne :) you knocked it outta the park once again. the quote by Rumi i found paticuarly inspriational. it does seem the greatest minds have come to one simple conclusion to look with your heart, either inwards or outward. i heard this is a meditation years ago, to start looking with my heart and not my eyes and it has opened a world to me, not black and white but full of richness and color. life became softer and less painful, i was truely connecting to all people all things. I so love coming and reading your blogs. it really makes a difference in my life and i wanted you to know that. happiness, pema Pema: Dear Anne :) you knocked it outta the park once http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Pema/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64005861.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 02:53 PM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Dear Pema, Thank you for showing up and sharing your sweet self here again. I love your images of a softer, richer and more colourful world. The heart says it all. I appreciate your kind words very much. With loving and happiness to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Dear Pema, Thank you for showing up and sharing your http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64014502.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST SUPER USER LifeChangeStartsNow 11:58 AM on 10/17/2010 162 Fans Follow This is a lovely post Anne and thank you. I recognise the Inner Counsellor well, we haven't chatted in quite a while in my special room where we used to meet. Maybe this is a big hint for me since I'm not sure if there's any wisdom in me at all. However, it is easy to recognise in the darndest of persons and that surprises and pleases me every time whether it be a taxi driver, a stranger passing by or even one of the dumb schmucks out there, and that just goes to show that we all have worth. Thank you Catherine LifeChangeStartsNow: This is a lovely post Anne and thank you. I http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/LifeChangeStartsNow/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63999738.html Permalink | Share it photo Pema 12:55 PM on 10/17/2010 538 Fans Catherine!!! ive missed ya gf. so glad to see you posting. i cant go without that smile of yours for too long. hugs pema Pema: Catherine!!! ive missed ya gf. so glad to see you http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Pema/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64004880.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST SUPER USER LifeChangeStartsNow 08:10 AM on 10/19/2010 162 Fans Follow Hiya Pema, what a pleasure to read your comment and thank you. Internet was forcibly "removed" obliging me to work on other pressing matters but yeah, am back now. Cheers Catherine LifeChangeStartsNow: Hiya Pema, what a pleasure to read your comment and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/LifeChangeStartsNow/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64191015.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 02:49 PM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Well Hello Lovely Catherine, What joy to see you here again. I am sure there is plenty of wisdom in you, just waiting for you whenever you wish to knock on its door. We all have so much worth, and I too think it is worth being open to receive wisdom, even when it comes from the least likely places. Much love and many blessings to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Well Hello Lovely Catherine, What joy to see you here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64014188.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Dr. Judith Rich 11:41 AM on 10/17/2010 407 Fans Follow Dear Anne, I'm happy to see you back here, we've missed you! I do believe wisdom is always with us, available to us, but we're not always available to it. Which is why your example of the inner dialogue is so helpful. In addition, life itself, is always giving us clues, if we open our eyes to be able to receive them. I recall working in Chicago a decade ago, when they had these wonderfully painted life-sized cows all over the city. Right in front of the door of my hotel was a cow painted brown and in white was the word "Now", on its side. I didn't even put together the artist's intended message, "How now, brown cow". I only saw the word "Now" and it changed my perspective. It was a jog from the universe, reminding me there is only "Now". Obviously, that's the message I needed to receive. That day, everywhere, everything was a reminder of "Now". It can sound trite and Hallmark cardy, but for me, the ability to be present and in the NOW is the true source of wisdom. Walter is a great demonstration of this. Bless him and bless you for sharing him with us. I always look forward to the gentle guidance you bring. With love and appreciation, Judith hp_blogger_Dr. Judith Rich: Dear Anne, I'm happy to see you back here, we've http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Dr. Judith Rich/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63998227.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 02:46 PM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Hello Dearest Judith, Your presence here is warming to me - thank you! I love your How Now Brown Cow! There are painted cows in London - the last time I was there, but I did not see a brown one. I take your message from the Universe of Now, now for me! Agreed - in the NOW is the true source of wisdom. Take a deep breath on that. Huge love and blessings to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hello Dearest Judith, Your presence here is warming to me http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64013991.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Kari Henley 08:11 AM on 10/17/2010 271 Fans Follow hello my friend and welcome back! I would have to say your IC is spot on! The energy and loving intention of your writings absoultely touches so many of us, and is true wisdom. What a treasure to hear the words of a 114 centenarian! Having a father in law who is 102, I can deeply appreciate what a treasure they are. Thank you! Kari hp_blogger_Kari Henley: hello my friend and welcome back! I would have to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Kari Henley/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63985539.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 11:08 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Hello Kari, So good to see you here again! I am happy to be back on the Page. What it is to appreciate the treasure of the older ones living amongst us. They are such a blessing. Many blessings to you and thank you for being here! Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hello Kari, So good to see you here again! I http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63995479.html Permalink | Share it photo Peter Aursnes 08:11 AM on 10/17/2010 720 Fans Follow I must admit I have a lot of conversations with both myself, not necessarily constructive, and my higher self. Always constructive, even though it may take some time before I grasp it. Suppose that's the area where I need to focus. Peter_Aursnes: I must admit I have a lot of conversations with http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Peter_Aursnes/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63985538.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 11:06 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Hello Peter, It is said that wisdom takes: practice, practice, practice. I always seem to receive something of value when I take a little time to tune in to that wiser part of me. Thank you for taking the time to comment here. Peace and happiness to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hello Peter, It is said that wisdom takes: practice, practice, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63995283.html Permalink | Share it photo Lawson Meadows 03:34 AM on 10/17/2010 93 Fans Anne, Great post! Made me reflect on past conversations I have had with myself that served a purpose and filled a need. About wisdom... good grief, I don't know, I think most people believe they have it, and to our credit as a species, many do. I think what is missing is the respect seen in the past for the life experience. Too many put value solely on knowing how, rather than including knowing when to and when not to. After watching Walter's great clip, I began to think of the vast wisdom languishing in the nursing homes across America. What a waste. Lawson Meadows Lawson_Meadows: Anne, Great post! Made me reflect on past conversations I http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Lawson_Meadows/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63980105.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 11:04 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Hello Lawson, A joy to see you here - thank you. I agree that too many of our senior generation are not in a position to express their wisdom. The very young and the very old have a great deal to gain from spending timing with each other, is one thought that I have. Interesting what you say about knowing timing, to act or not. I also see that as having an intuitive sense within the larger picture of events. With love to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hello Lawson, A joy to see you here - thank http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63995088.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Ed and Deb Shapiro 12:41 AM on 10/17/2010 1153 Fans Hi Anne- How do you recognize wisdom in yourself or someone else? wisdom is our nature - it is who we are at the core of our being - when you see it in yourself u can see it in others. Who is the person whose wisdom most inspires you? My wonderful wife Deb. Is wisdom of any value in today's world? Without wisdom the world would be barren. May all beings be happy & free from suffering hp_blogger_Ed and Deb Shapiro: Hi Anne- How do you recognize wisdom in yourself or http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Ed and Deb Shapiro/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63974246.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 11:00 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Hello Glorious Ed and Deb, May you be always rich with happiness, and the freedom to dance and express your joy. Your loving presence is always a treat for me. Thank you for Being. With love and hugs, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Hello Glorious Ed and Deb, May you be always rich http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63994760.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Ed and Deb Shapiro 12:18 PM on 10/17/2010 1153 Fans you are a jewel in the huffpo community! :-)) hp_blogger_Ed and Deb Shapiro: you are a jewel in the huffpo community! :-)) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Ed and Deb Shapiro/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_64001469.html Permalink | Share it There are More Comments on this Thread. Click Here To See them All amymari 12:35 AM on 10/17/2010 39 Fans I'm glad the author does not present and promote the false idea that with age comes wisdom. The two do not necessarily correlate. I know people older than me - like my parents - whose actions prove to me and to others that they are not very wise people. I think wisdom comes partly from emotional and intellectual maturity, and the ability and willingness to look at yourself and examine what you see, to admit if only to yourself your true strengths and weaknesses. Being capable of sincere self reflection, being able to admit you could be wrong. Being unafraid to admit you don't know all the answers. amymari: I'm glad the author does not present and promote the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/amymari/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63973896.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 10:58 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Dear amymari It is true in my experience that older people are not necessarily wiser. Your comments about wisdom match my own sense of what it is. With love and appreciation to you, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Dear amymari It is true in my experience that older http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hp_blogger_Anne Naylor/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63994608.html Permalink | Share it photo Michael Maitri 12:20 AM on 10/17/2010 5 Fans Follow A wise person is fair, kind, caring, loving, helpful, patient, honest, truthful, selfless, mindful, sincere, humble, virtuous, tolerant, content, friendly, impartial, forgiving, generous, respectful, thoughtful, considerate, understanding, and compassionate etc. Michael_Maitri: A wise person is fair, kind, caring, loving, helpful, patient, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Michael_Maitri/finding-inner-wisdom_b_763778_63973045.html Permalink | Share it photo HUFFPOST BLOGGER Anne Naylor 10:56 AM on 10/17/2010 555 Fans Follow Amen to that, Michael. I agree with you - thank you for commenting. With love, Anne hp_blogger_Anne Naylor: Amen to that, Michael. 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