Wisdom

Have you wondered like me what is wisdom? Where does the wisdom come from? There have been many attempts to understand wisdom both at a theoretical and practical level. Either way, humans have ventured to address this virtue or concept by applying the finest mythological and scriptural references. 

I would like to begin with an example what it means to be wise in a real world. A happily married spouse is attracted towards another person, which perfectly normal because of flesh and blood but if the same spouse gives into temptation towards another person, then it will lead to infidelity to one's own loving spouse. This is the recipe for the breakdown in the relationship. 

In the above practical example, we see the dichotomy in a human mind and heart. On the one hand, we have basic human needs which could animalistic or even irrational. This can be detrimental if not executed in a proper manner. This basic human instinct is necessary for the survival of humanity on the face of the Earth. On the other hand, humans have to be rational or act properly in everything that we do. This is the dichotomy and dilemma in humans. We have to wise to make proper and life-giving decisions. These decisions will impact not only loved ones but our own inner life. 

We have our own human will which given and nurtured by various means of formation. Human will is free will but we are expected to tame and direct it in a proper direction. In order to do this, we need an external monitor to match or mismatch our free will. Hence, God's will becomes this external monitor to guide us. The dot that connects the will of God and human will is wisdom. Wisdom requires both, will of God and human will. If we separate these two, we might either become eccentric or narcissist. 

In this contemporary world, we are faced with a new reality of separation of the will of God and human will. This separation leads to unwise decisions which then leads the world into delusion and disaster. It is absolutely crucial to connect the two so that we can decide with wisdom. I called it as the will of God because of I am a spiritual person but for those of you don't want to associate with God, you can just apply conscience as the will of God. I believe that conscience is the sanctuary of rational and proper will.