WISDOM is only gained through experience, but experience DOES NOT guarantee WISDOM.

I have heard many people say, “I will never do such and such again,” or “I will know better next time.” And then, they find themselves right back in the same situation having learned nothing from the previous experience.

Wisdom is not automatically bestowed because we are older or have done something many times.

Wisdom requires the ability for self-reflection, the capacity for self-awareness, and the competence to hold ourselves accountable for the part we played in the past.

Then and only then can we garner WISDOM from our experiences enabling us to make more conscious choices in the present.

Wisdom is not a right.  It is something that must be worked towards each and every day.

Until the next time be the light the world needs and stay in love for all.

Joffre McClung is the author of two books, How Learning to Say Goodbye Taught Me How to Live ( Kirkus  Reviews “Heartfelt reflections on the lessons and strength to be gained from grief and loss….A thoughtful think piece.”) and The Heart of the Matter ( A Workbook and Guide to Finding Your Way Back to Self-Love) out now!