Today is a short one *y'all. What finally prompted me to write about this now, is that one day while watching the news there was a story on about an 82 year old woman skydiving out of an airplane. When she landed and everyone rushed over to pick up her fragile body, the reporter began to talk about how wise this woman was. Immediately, I thought what wisdom had to do with jumping from a perfectly good aircraft. She could have been hurt or killed. I guess society no longer understands what true wisdom means. For example; Would the three Wisemen that visited baby Jesus years ago have ever jumped out of an airplane –NO! Why? Because it is senseless and benefits no one! Before I continue, let me clarify that I am not bashing the elderly. I respect all people. So I decided to compile a list of things that do not qualify you as wise. Before I begin, let me give the proper definition of wisdom: The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.
Things that do not make you wise:
1. Age
2. Grey Hair
3. Wrinkles
4. Arthritis
5. Dentures
6. Starting sentences with “I used to change your diapers….”
7. Jumping from a plane
Does anyone out there understand this, or is it just me?
Be Blessed *Y'all.
4 comments:
Yes, girl. Not wise- just old (I can relate to this). A person i know, who shall remain nameless, gave my son a bath in the morning minutes before going out into the cold morning air. The result a sick child that I had to care for the following week. She should have known better. And I am not talking about my mom. Now I understand why this woman's children do not love and respect her like they should.
Do you not agree that calling somebody old is very rude? I would rather be called wise than old. Sorry. But I understand what you're saying. Good job, I love what you write.
Anonymous,
If a person isn't old then what is the proper word to call them? I think that old suffices. Wisdom is something that is earned. All of us will eventually get old, but the mere fact of us aging doesn't make us wise.
Thank you for your comments.
I really know what you mean Do you think that some old people are wise because I know someone who is old but she is also very wise and helpful.
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