Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Where is the Wisdom We Have Lost in Knowledge


Where is the Life we have lost in living?
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?


Consider how these words from T.S. Eliot's play "The Rock" might inform your view of information, knowledge, wisdom, and Life.  How is information different from knowledge?  What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?  Is there a difference between capital "L" Life and small "l" living?

I believe Eliot is reminding is that Life, the fullness and wholeness that Christ desires for us, rests not on information, or even knowledge, but relies on the wisdom cultivated by reflection, time, humility, and community.

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