5 Steps to Gain Wisdom
<p>The great thing about wisdom is its timelessness. Whether wisdom is a creation of the divine or man, from thousands of years ago or today, it is always relevant.</p>
<p>Let’s look at five steps to gain more wisdom and live a better life.</p>
<h2><strong>What exactly is wisdom?</strong></h2>
<p>The meaning of wisdom can vary from person to person. What we will discuss in this article is the <strong>essence of wisdom</strong> and how you can gain more of it. I define wisdom as timeless, unchanging, irrefutable, and trustworthy <strong>truths</strong>.</p>
<p>Wisdom is wisdom is wisdom regardless of who created it. It could be thousands of years old or from today. Wisdom deals with fundamental truths. Fundamentals are, well, fundamental, meaning they are unchangeable because they represent truth. Therefore wisdom, its underlying fundamentals, and truth are immutable.</p>
<p>Let’s examine five steps for acquiring wisdom suggested around 1000 years ago by the neo-platonic philosopher Solomon Ibn Gabirol.</p>
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<p>“The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.” Solomon Ibn Gabirol (1021–1070)</p>
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<h2><strong>Silence</strong></h2>
<p>What is more important than silence, especially in today’s noisy world? Silence gives us time to think, and we could all use more of that. Taking time to think deeply often provides us with the wisdom we need in our lives.</p>
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