Wisdom – Learning to Trust the Truth

Wisdom begins when you trust the truth.

Pillars of Wisdom

Think trusting the truth is easy?

Jump on those bathroom scales. That simple “in your face” exercise shines an immediate spotlight on the truth you can’t ignore. Any remnant of denial is eliminated. Suddenly and painfully you realize compound interest applies to chocolate too.

Take a Hard Look at Your Debts. Add up everything you owe including credit card debt, car loans, college expenses, and mortgage. Now add up all your assets including cash (checking-savings-cds), realistic equity in your home, cash value life insurance policies, and all retirement accounts. Subtract your debts from your assets. This is your net worth and immediately shows you where you stand financially.  If you’ve been living with the illusion of wealth, reality will quickly set in.

“God grant me to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Niebuhr, The Prayer of Serenity

Wait a minute, you’re not wise yet. The pillars of wisdom are based on a foundation of strength, understanding, and focused action.

Information and facing the truth is the first step.

Now use that information to become knowledgeable about your options, concepts, and rules that are available.

Wisdom is figuring out how that knowledge fits your unique circumstances.

Trust the truth.

Make wise life choices for you and your loved ones based on your personal priorities.

Have questions? Feel free to comment below.

Related Post:  See the Trust the Truth – Shift Happens Video that we posted in 2007.