Monday, March 26, 2012

Winsome Wisdom: My first blog

Okay, so this is my first blog.  My daughter Gina has been my inspiration for giving this a try.

I have titled my blog "Winsome Wisdom", because I like words.  Winsome means a kind of innocent, childlike cheerfulness, and wisdom means accumulated knowledge.  I think it would be cool to be/have both.  It might seem like an oxymoron, but maybe...just maybe it isn't.

MAYBE in order to become wise, one must view the world through the eyes of a child.  Those eyes are without prejudice and open to everything.  Could one acquire true wisdom without this untarnished viewpoint?  As an adult, can one truly approach life with an open heart and open mind?  Is it even possible?

In Matthew 18:3.  Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

This verse has always been kind of a mystery to me, because I thought I should "grow up".  However, I have found that when I let go of my own preconceptions and assumptions, I learn A LOT!

So the next question is...how does one do this?   I used to do this naturally as a small child.  No practice was needed...what happened?  I wonder if I am even able to return such a vulnerable and open place.  It sure is a nice place to plant my imagination.  A very nice place......garden like.

1 comment:

  1. I think wisdom is something God gives to us as we live life as God intended it to be lived, especially with Him.

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