i don't mean smart or educated better. anyone can read and quote. i want to be one of those people who came up with brilliant ideas in the first place. but that requires a creativity and expansiveness of thought i don't possess. i've tried to reduce my dependence on book learning and tried to start thinking for myself instead of what other people tell me, but i'm afraid i'm goign to keep dwelling in my cave.
I do not know you but I have read several of your posts - and I would not worry about being wise if I were you - You seem to be doing fine in that department. No one who is truly smart or wise thinks that they are - it is sort of a paradox - but it is true
i've always wanted to do that. i've taken lessons. i'm afraid i'm very mechanical....but i CAN be deeply moved. i'll try again. anything worth anything in this life is worth working for. but i don't think i'll ever achieve that fluidity necessry in true talent. technical skill is within my ability, but artistic skill is something i want so badly but will never achieve.
I play music, and I still don't think I'm wise. I've always wanted to be wise like that too. I think everyone has the capacity to be wise. I wouldn't give up on reading, though. Reading doesn't mean you read and then quote. It gives one the opportunity to test their opinions against the those of the author(s). It helps me delve into my thoughts. Speaking of which, I wonder if meditation would help. I, personally, would like to delve into my subconsciousness and see how "wise" I really am.
