Dr. Marwa Assar’s Post

♦️Old story♦️ --------------------------------------------------------------- Once a person wanted to do something extraordinary, so he spent nearly 10 years of his life learning how to walk 🚶on water. After all the efforts, he finally learned that. Standing at a river bank, this person saw a saint. To show his skill, he started walking on the water while the saint took a boat.🛶 After reaching at the other side, the saint gave one Rupee🪙 to the boatman. This person said, "Do you see I can walk on the water?" The saint replied, "great skill. However, you spent so many years learning this hard skill, but its value is still 1 rupee." Moral: Acquiring a new skill is always good, but it's important to understand how much we are investing in it and if it is worth to invest in. (there is a spiritual moral to the story as well but it is not relevant here)

Lesson 131 🕊 No one can fail who seeks to reach the truth. 📖 Read this lesson along with David Hoffmeister here👇 https://lnkd.in/eAwK8R9X

The Virtue of Patience in the Pursuit of Wisdom. In today’s high-paced world, the art of patience is often overlooked, yet it remains a powerful ally in the pursuit of wisdom. As the ancient saying goes, ‘patience is the companion of wisdom.’ Let’s take a moment to reflect on the profound truth embedded in these words. Wisdom, the culmination of knowledge, experience, and understanding, […]. https://ift.tt/d7VFWot

What if real wisdom isn’t something we “find” but something we “live”? "The Three Questions" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores fundamental questions about the meaning of life. The story centers around a king who sets out to find answers to three questions he believes will provide true wisdom. ☝🏻 What is the right time to do anything? ✌🏻 Who are the most important people to focus on? 🤟🏻 What is the most important thing to do? He attempts to find the answers by seeking out wise men and scholars, But he is unsatisfied with their theoretical responses. He then has an encounter with a simple peasant that leads him to realize, The answers can only be found through lived experience and a deep understanding of one's own life. The story emphasizes that true wisdom and insight do not come from abstract knowledge, But from engaging directly with the realities of one's circumstances and relationships. The king learns that, The "right time" is always the present moment, The "most important people" are those right in front of you, And the "most important thing" is to act with compassion and concern for others. Are you overlooking life’s greatest truths by searching too far? _____ Aivar R. Ayvian 🐦🔥

I am honoured to have found the stability in Biblical guidance, it is one of the pillars of my life. Historically grounded, literary excellence, poetically creative, excelling in wisdom, uniting in principles, character guiding and continually revealing. Societies, cultures and individuals are often within unsettled seas, without guidance. It can be heard of all around us. For some there are fixed points on shores holding them firm but for many the horizons can be endless, unsettling and ever changing. Find guidance that has stood the test of time? The Bible may not be your thing but on the words of Solomon, whose words are still guiding many, 1,000s of years after his death, here are a few reflections I hope are helpful. 1. How do we gather our wisdom - are we looking out for the diversity of views across different spectrums - considering the humility of life long learning, that no one person knows all things and that openness to change of thought is a strength. 2. What is our reference point for doing what is right - for and to ourselves, and to others - is this within ourselves, in others, from the crowd or just not considered - how do we know. 3. How do we treat those who are still learning - those we might perceive as not being wise or knowledgable - do we give space (and love) for others to make mistakes - are we forgiving in nature. 4. Are we listeners - keeping our ears open to what we may not want to hear and to those we may disagree with - are we taking 'heart' time to discern the riddles of wisdoms around us. 5. Who do we fear - do we consider ourselves the centre, 'the god' of our own lives - or is there something bigger to consider outside ourselves - who are we accountable to.

Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is wait in silence for the right moment to speak, and also for the right words. Silence is the domain where listening and reflection gives way to wisdom. It’s where insight transcends declaration, and where we form the most accurate perceptions. Silence isn't just the absence of noise. It’s a sanctuary for the unarticulated truths of our existence, speaking volumes to those who dare to listen. 🌌👂 This is why I say, in Sethians Book I, verse 3… "Pearls cast before swine will never be recognized as pearls." This is a crucial lesson on the value of discernment and good timing. It tells us that not all insights are meant for public display. Especially when spoken to those unprepared to grasp their depth. These pearls of wisdom, nestled within the sanctity of silence, hold a value beyond the comprehension of those who are indifferent. 🦪💡 Silence, then, becomes not just a practice but a profound teacher. It instructs us in the virtues of restraint and patience, schooling us in the delicate art of determining when to share and when to shield our deepest understandings. It's within this quietude that we cultivate an appreciation for the richness of our inner life, filtering through the clamor to find a serenity that words fail to capture. 🍃🔇 Embrace the counsel of silence on your journey. It’s in this stillness that the most profound wisdom often resides, whispering its truths to those prepared to hear. In the embrace of silence, we learn to cherish our insights, sharing them selectively, with those who truly comprehend their worth. In silence, we uncover and refine the insights that give power to our spoken words. 🌠🛡️ #RiseOfTheRedNeo #TheAntifragileLife #IAmTheRedPill #NoMastersNoSlaves

Virtue. I learned that word when I was 17, from my (public) high school teacher and good friend to this day. He defined this word to our class as “habitual qualities a human person possesses that when revealed, releases the goodness contained within that person.” We were then informed that the word came from the Latin “vir”, meaning “man”. Through Socratic discussion, the way this class often operated, we concluded that when a human being is “virtuous”, they become the best version of themselves. Of course, there was an opposite to virtue: “vice”. After laying out lists of basic vices and virtues, our teacher posed the question: “If living a life of virtue makes us ‘virtuous’, what are we if we live a life of vice?” The voice of a young lady from the back of the classroom faintly and nervously, slowly called out “…vicious?” Our teacher said: “Exactly. Through virtue, man becomes his best self. Through vice, man becomes a vicious beast.” I recall feeling very uncomfortable when I realized that so many of the feelings and behaviors my peers and I lived for, and had been taught were "fine" - lust, gluttony, anger, pride - were vices. And, that they hadn’t really gotten me anywhere. They were actually making me feel even more miserable than I already was. As virtue continues to be a struggle in my own life, I’ve always remembered this particular class period as one in a series of lightbulb moments when I realized that each of our lives had value and purpose - but we do not arrive there without struggle, sacrifice, and especially prayer. Below is a photo of my notebook (that I still have) from this lesson from February of 2012. Atrocious penmanship and some confusion as half of these words I didn’t even know at the time 😂

Reading from some of my deep philosophical books - it became glaring that what is worse that ignorance is having half the knowledge of what we think we know. Are you aware of the perils of incomplete knowledge? It's concerning to see individuals, who ought to be diligently and modestly acquiring new skills, instead presenting themselves as experts and instructors. It is foolery when we put the cart before the horse by relegating the time to learn to the background then usurping princely positions which would only highlight the doomsday - the day of reckoning where people would eventually see how porous and empty we are. You might not be conscious that your knowledge on the topics you discuss here is limited. Yet, it seems you capitalize on the naivety of others, dazzling them with a veneer of expertise and confidence, delivering statements filled with vagueness and uncertainty. You associate with esteemed figures through carefully curated photographs, creating an illusion of your stature. However, this serves no one, least of all yourself. While it's possible to deceive some people for a time, it's impossible to do so indefinitely. There will come a day when, amidst the loudest applause, you're called upon to demonstrate your expertise—and the potential for embarrassment is immense. Why not embrace humility and truly learn the intricacies? Consider enduring the temporary discomfort of criticism to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of the knowledge you so freely disseminate on this platform.

## Wisdom: The Symphony of Experience Wisdom isn't a singular note, but a symphony composed of life's experiences. It's the seasoned melody of lessons learned, the harmonious blend of laughter and tears, the rich counterpoint of triumphs and failures. Imagine a life etched with the silver of time, each wrinkle a testament to a story etched deep within. Wisdom whispers in the quiet spaces between thoughts, a gentle guide that steers us through life's complexities. It's not the absence of mistakes, but the ability to learn from them, to transform missteps into stepping stones. Unlike knowledge, which is the cold, hard data of the world, wisdom breathes life into it. It allows us to see the connections, to understand the ripple effects of our choices. It's the bridge between knowing and doing, between theory and practice. Think of a sculptor, wielding experience as their chisel. Wisdom helps them shape raw knowledge into something beautiful, something functional, something that speaks to the soul. It's the twinkle in the eye of an elder, the quiet confidence of someone who has weathered life's storms. Wisdom isn't reserved for the aged, though. It can bloom in the curious heart of a child, in the open mind of a young adult. It's a quality that can be nurtured by a thirst for learning, by a willingness to embrace challenges, and by a deep empathy for others. So, seek out wisdom in the stories of those who have come before you, in the quiet moments of reflection, and in the tapestry of your own experiences. It's a gift that keeps on giving, a compass that guides you towards a life well-lived. You can read these books on wisdom, 👉 http://bit.ly/3LfbuN0 👈

The Beginning of Wisdom, Part 1 Proverbs 1:1–7 “Two people may possess essentially the same knowledge,” wrote author Jerry Bridges in The Joy of Fearing God. “One person views this knowledge as a means of acquiring position, power, or possessions, and uses it to that end. The other person sees it as a gift from God and as a stewardship to be used to serve Him.” What makes the difference? “The fear of God must be the foundation upon which knowledge is built. It is the fear of the Lord that gives us the right perspective and prompts us to use it for the right end.” That is to say, the fear of the Lord is the necessary condition for all true knowledge and wisdom (v. 7). What this basically means is that to start learning wisdom, we need to seek a close relationship with the Lord. The only way to do that, of course, is on His terms. This is why one source defines the fear of the Lord as “a loving reverence for God that includes submission to his lordship and to the commands of his word.” To learn wisdom is to grow and mature (vv. 2–6). We gain insight into the realities of life, including good and evil. We become more able to do what is right and just. Our behavior becomes more prudent, which is the virtue of governing oneself with reason (especially in terms of planning for the future) and is thus related to self-control. We increase in discretion and good judgment. We become lifelong learners, always ready to learn more and to keep growing. The opposite of wisdom is foolishness (v. 7). Only a fool would despise the benefits of wisdom. Only a fool would want to stay immature, proudly refuse to learn, be gullible or “simple,” and keep choosing poorly or wrongly. Go Deeper How familiar are you with the virtue of prudence? Biblically, what does this mean? How can we grow in it? How can we better put it into practice? Pray with Us: How do we attain wisdom? The first step is the fear of the Lord. Father, we ask You for wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Keep us from foolishness! May we walk through every circumstance and every trial with dignity and wisdom!