What is your definition of wisdom and how do you learn to be wise? what advice can you offer on wisdom?

Does age bring wisdom?What is your definition of wisdom and how do you learn to be wise? what advice can you offer on wisdom?
If you listen more than you talk, you will be amazed at the things you learnWhat is your definition of wisdom and how do you learn to be wise? what advice can you offer on wisdom?
I would say maturity, rather than age.





Wisdom comes with learning, and changing, and one cannot unless one is willing. Some people seem to be stuck in ruts all thier lives, and never venture out onto something new, they hold onto thier values and beliefs as they had when they were young,





Wisdom comes with life experience so as long as one is willing and ready to learn and take a look at themselves in each situation and juge themselves and recognize where changes need to be made. With wisdom comes some valuable truths.





Wisdom is allowing someone else to take the ';wheel'; and allow critisim from someone who knows better. ( God)
Wisdom is knowing that everything is a ';cosmic dance of forms';.


If you understand that then you are wise already.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Psalm 111:10 KJV HOLY BIBLE
i guess age could bring wisdom u have to connect with god and leave everything up to him be more centered of urseld love urself and allow life to be as comes wisdom comes thru full connection f urself with all that is bless most high and tou godess
You have asked a Great question. Wisdom in it's basic form, is experienced learned from true knowledge, which is not of the senses. Wisdom grows with age.
I would like to split it up.





First of all wisdom with age. Most definately wisdom comes with experience (rather than age) we all know the many storys that have been told of old. From these stories we have learn't wisdom to be shared and we do. Forever learning, for as long as we are alive we are learning.





Then there is wisdom of spirit. Some people are born with an old head on young shoulders. They may look young but what comes out of there mouth can be profound and sit us down. Often we hear parents say 'oh yes definately he/she has been here before' some actually mean it!!! So they are nurtured correctly and many other gifts emerge, our God given gifts, so to speak. Others may toss it around not really taking their little person seriously...gifts not validated. So little one has to make their own way and alot of as can assimiliate with this entry into our world of wise.





As growth sets in, most of these people seek spiritual pursuits. Philosophy and Religion being of high interest.





The two together, wisdom of age and wisdom of spirit, are easily recognised. Look at our great philosophers and religious leaders and others whom have made a mark in history. Many more to add present day and many more yet to come.





Wisdom has nothing to do with intelligence. Higher Intellect, not intelligence. Intelligence does not promote wisdom as it can go completely the othe way, and that is not wise. History too also shows many intelligent unwise men and women!





Look around you today...wisdom is everywhere, and yet it can also be no where. It will depend on what you perceive to be wisdom...people with letters after their name, or those that just have that knowing awareness and deep spiritual essence about them...and the love that comes with it.





Wisdom knows love knows wisdom.





Love, Light and Laughter!


Harriett Potty ;)
i will give you a short answer..( unusual for me) but I've learned that listening, instead of always talking is wise..We don't learn anything if we monopolize the conversation..
Don't interfere in the matter of others.
Umm.. tough question.


I don't claim to be wise, but here are a few traits I observed in persons whose ';wisdom'; I respect and admire:


1. They are able to think clearly thorugh a situation (not necessarily a problem situation) and plan to influence the resolution or outcome of events.


2. They have a balanced perspective and an understanding of the thought processes and emotions that lead people to behave the way they do.


3. They *never* react without thinking





and many more subtle qualities... but yes, sadly, most wisdom only comes with age...!
I am 54 years old. I studied, worked, and I think until death I'll learn. I know a lot of things about different themes. But only life can make you wise, all the experience life brings to you. Knowledge is important, because you are able to distinguish lies and truth. And you can think about the meaning of the experiences in your life. And step by step you get a little bit wise. Now I know age brings wisdom, but you have a lot to do for it.
Wisdom is the ability to use your God given conscience to discern between right and wrong. You learn to be wise through experiences you had to face in your life. I don't think age has anything to do with acquiring wisdom.