Wisdom Given. Wisdom Received.

Practical wisdom is something that is sorely missing in our modern society. Those that are morally right are yelled down by those who don't understand what moral right means.

You do not have the right to be "not offended, ever."

Somewhere along the way wisdom and respect were set aside.

Wisdom to discern the difference of when and how to be flexible. Not the faux wisdom afforded by a facade of power.

True respect that comes from understanding. Not the faux respect, again, afforded by a facade of power.

We hate principled wisdom because we believe it hinders our choices and limits our capabilities. In all honesty wisdom and being virtuous allows a great many freedoms once one gets past the fear of being 'sans armor', to turn an odd phrase. We wrap our selves in disillusionment and lies, our armor, to insulate ourselves from one another. However, throwing all of that away means not having to worry about the perception others have of the fashion of our cloak of lies and misdirections. Lying is hard work, we just don't realize it and therefore rail against those we would consider virtuous.

Wisdom is tough, and our society needs a healthy dose. Are you willing to do what is necessary to make the society you and I live in a more wise place? I should hope so.