Being Wise, What is Wisdom

Wisdom in Sanskrit (vivek-buddhi vivek+buddhi) is a type or variety of knowledge that is coupled with experience and incorporating learning of others and morals of stories of yore. 

 Dictionary Meaning

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

"listen to his words of wisdom"

The best widom : it is living in keeping with the first verse of the Isha Upanishad.

All that moves and moves not is permeated by Isha. Know and realise this (and live your life whichever way you choose) and do not eye the wealth of another (be contented, satisfied and experience blessedness) - portions in brackets are my additions.

This same idea is laid out in the ten bull herding pictures. Become enlightened and return to life in the marketplace. That too is the best widom.

For more read at Ten Bulls - Wikipedia

Character Building Assertions

Courage

Bravery
I act on my convictions.
I face threats, challenges, difficulties with a balanced mind.
I am able to redress my doubts and fears safely.

Honesty
I am honest to myself and also to others. 
I respond honestly, openly, candidly without put-downs.
I present myself and my reactions accurately.
I assume responsibility for my actions.

Perseverance 
I am a committed, determined and dedicated person.
I doggedly pursue my goals. 
Obstacles, mishaps, impediments do not deter me from proceeding in my enterprise.
I am not overwhelmed by fear, anxiety or doubt expressed by others.
discouragement, disappointments and other impediments.

Zest

I feel vitality and zest for life.

I feel abundance of energy. 

I find myself motivated at all times.

I hasten to do good things.

Humanity

Kindness 

I have a uniform orientation toward all humans.

I am helpful and empathic.

I willingly extend favours for others free of expectation.

Love

I experience close and loving relationships with all. My relationships are characterized by giving and receiving of love, warmth and caring.

Social-intelligence

I am aware of and understand my feelings and thoughts. 

I am aware of the feelings of those around me.

I welcome others to ask of me if I have erred to give by way of acknowledgement, appreciation or praise.

Justice

Fairness

I treat everyone equally and fairly.

I give everyone equal chance.

I apply the same rules to everyone.

Leadership 

I assume charge and guide groups to achieve meaningful goals.

I contribute to develop good relations between group members.

Team-work

I am a helpful and contributing member in groups and teams. 

I feel I am responsible to help the team reach its goals.

Temperance 

Forgiveness

I forgive others when they upset me and / or when they behave inappropriately toward me.

I use the evaluations in support of my future relationships with them.

Humility 

I am aware about my skills, talents and strengths and weaknesses.

I make sure that I do not act in order to seek attention or to receive recognition.

Prudence 

I act carefully and cautiously. 

I exercise care to avoid unnecessary risk. 

I work per plan of the future in my mind.

Self-regulation 

I manage my feelings and actions.

I am disciplined and self controlled.

Transcendence 

Appreciation of beauty and excellence 

I recognise and appreciate the beauty around me.

I recognise and appreciate the skills and talents in others.

Gratitude

I am grateful for the many things that I come to receive.

I and express my thankfulness to others without restraint or conditions.

Hope

I am realistic and optimistic about the future.

I believe that setbacks are temporary and fleeting.

I believe that all things turn out right for me eventually.

I radiate optimism to all around me.

Humour 

I approach life playfully.

I make others laugh.

I make light the environment in difficult and stressful times.

Spirituality

I feel spiritual and believe in a sense of purpose or meaning in my life. 

I see my place in the grand scheme of the universe. 

I also find meaning in everyday life.

Wisdom

Creativity

I am gifted with a creative, innovative, out of the box thinking mind.

I am good at conceptualizing things that useful.

I generate ideas that result beneficial outcomes.

Curiosity 

I seek out situations where I manage to gain new experiences. 

I do this without getting in other peoples' way.

Judgement

I incorporate all aspects objectively in making decisions.

I am considerate toward arguments that are in conflict with my convictions

Love of learning 

I am motivated to acquire new levels of knowledge.

I am motivated to deepen existing knowledge.

I am motivated to develop my skills in a significant way.

Perspective 

I give advice to others by considering different and relevant perspectives.

I use my own experiences and knowledge for the same and to clarify the big picture.

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Links to descriptive aspects of the contents headwise 

Link to root page: Link to root page

Courage:

Bravery - Link to Bravery

Honesty - Link to Honesty

Perseverance - Link to Perseverance

Zest - Link to Zest

Humanity:

Kindness - Link to Kindness

Love - Link to Love

Social-intelligence - Link to Social Intelligence

Justice:

Fairness - Link to Fairness

Leadership - Link to Leadership

Team-work - Link to Team Work

Temperance:

Forgiveness - Link to Forgiveness

Humility - Link to Humility

Prudence - Link to Prudence

Self-regulation - Link to Self-Regulation

Transcendence:

Appreciation of beauty and excellence - Link to Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

Gratitude - Link to Gratitude

Hope - Link to Hope

Humour - Link to Humour

Spirituality - Link to Spirituality

Wisdom:

Creativity - Link to Creativity

Curiosity - Link to Curiosity

Judgement - Link to Judgement

Love of learning - Link to Love of Learning

Perspective - Link to Perspective

Intelligence and Wisdom

Intelligence without Wisdom is beastly.

Wisdom with intelligence makes a complete man.