The way to Wisdom

The four sayings that lead to wisdom:

I was wrong

I'm sorry

I don't know

I need help”

               Louise Penny

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There are days I don’t feel very wise

66 years old, edging toward 67

And still there are times

When I realize

I may not have a clue

Not a clue about what makes a life

Not a clue about friendship or intimacy

About kindness or compassion

The problem is I was taught to be the strong one

The wise one

The effective one

And I will be that “one”

Yes I will

But I am profoundly human

I make mistakes

I hurt people

There are things I do not know

Although I often pretend I do

So I go through life

Fundamentally encased

In my need to be liked and admired

To be the one people turn to

What I need to learn ( what we all need to learn)

Is that sometimes we screw up (admit it)

Sometimes we hurt people (damn)

Sometimes we just don’t have the answer (only questions)

And sometimes

We need help

Sometimes

the

We need to let down our guard

Our veneer of competence

And say

In all humility

And all hope

“a little help?”