Knowing in a new way

A wonderful message about wisdom compared with knowledge and being present. Thank you Karl for sharing on Mindful Balance 🙏

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Wisdom is not the gathering of more facts and information, as if that would eventually coalesce into truth.

Wisdom is precisely a different way of seeing and knowing the “ten thousand things” in a new way.

I suggest that wisdom is precisely the freedom to be truly present to what is right in front of you. Presence is wisdom! People who are fully present know how to see fully, rightly, and truthfully. Presence is the one thing necessary for wisdom, and in many ways, it is the hardest thing of all. Just try to keep 1) your heart space open, 2) your mind without division or resistance, and 3) your body not somewhere else — and all at the same time!

Most religions just decided it was easier to believe doctrines and obey often-arbitrary laws than the truly converting work of being present. Those who can be present will know what…

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24 responses to “Knowing in a new way”

    1. Glad this resonated Louise. Thank you 💛

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  1. It’s the knowing you can’t explain and it took me years of searching to understand that doctrine had little to do with it. Standing your ground when you know is often very difficult because there is no reasoning behind it. Thanks for sharing this and thanks for following. Now I must move my body, It’s been in this chair way too long. 😦

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    1. Thank you Marlene for your presence, adding to the conversation 💕

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    1. Glad you enjoyed this Karen 💛

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  2. Sometimes we just “know” . . . here, now.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed this share Nancy. 💕

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    1. So glad this resonated with you, Jill 💛

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  3. Not even knowing everything makes someone ‘wise’.
    An excellent post Val

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    1. Thanks Eddie. It was such a good one to share. Glad it resonated with you 💛

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  4. Wow, Val..this is quite profound!

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    1. It is Ally! So glad you enjoyed this share 💛

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      1. I always love your words of wisdom, Val. Have a great day! xxx

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  5. Beautiful feeling and words; it is very Daoist. “Wisdom is precisely a different way of seeing and knowing the “ten thousand things” in a new way.” Amen for wisdom ~ life will never get old 🙂

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    1. Thanks you for your kind words and wisdom Randall💛 Always a pleasure to connect!

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  6. Good point! I am very suspicious of religions that rely heavily on doctrines for just this reason. We need to learn to be present, and that will make us wise. And kind, too!

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    1. Thank you so much Michele 💕

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  7. Wonderful words of wisdom you have shared.. Much love to you and to Mindfulbalance.

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