Longevity: Wisdom's Catalytic Crucible

coberst · Post by **coberst** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:51 pm

Longevity: WisdomÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Catalytic Crucible

Wisdom is the promise of longevity fulfilled. Wisdom comes not with age but with longevity that has fulfilled its promise. Wisdom does not happen by age and osmosis but through the catalytic action of curiosity, caring, and hard work.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:04 pm

coberst wrote: Longevity: WisdomÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Catalytic Crucible

Wisdom is the promise of longevity fulfilled. Wisdom comes not with age but with longevity that has fulfilled its promise. Wisdom does not happen by age and osmosis but through the catalytic action of curiosity, caring, and hard work.

As a 71 year old myself, I buy your statement 100%.

coberst · Post by **coberst** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:20 am

Wisdom requires knowledge and understanding. Before the age of 40 we are often so very busy with job and family that we do not have time for the study and thinking that wisdom requires. Later when time is available we can begin the process of understanding our self and our world. Longevity provides the opportunity if we have the will, curiosity, and caring to accomplish the hard work.

bigdaddy · Post by **bigdaddy** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:27 am

Are you suggesting that wisdom gained before the age of 40 is not as valid as that acquired after 40?

coberst · Post by **coberst** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:00 am

bigdaddy wrote: Are you suggesting that wisdom gained before the age of 40 is not as valid as that acquired after 40?

No--I am suggesting that most people havn't much time and energy for these important matters until mid-life.

Post by **spot** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:24 am

coberst wrote: No--I am suggesting that most people havn't much time and energy for these important matters until mid-life.You should, perhaps, meet my daughter.

bigdaddy · Post by **bigdaddy** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:24 am

How many people are you suggesting?