Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. -Proverbs 10:23
Nobody wants to be a fool. It may seem like an obvious statement, but looking back on many instances of my past, I have too often chosen to act in foolishness. Still to this day, I’m struggling with the correction of my younger self, either through excessive social media usage, the abuse of substance, or many sleepless nights that go hand in hand with both; there are many distractions from our greater purpose. That may be one of the beauties of being young, being able to make mistakes and to learn from them.
When I was young, everyone was willing to offer a helping hand in the form of correction. But as we mature and take on the responsibilities of life, it will soon be our turn to offer correction to our peers and the younger generations. But if I do not cultivate the skill to correct myself, who am I to offer correction to others? It makes me consider my nephew who just turned 1 this year. He has difficulty with understanding. But he watches intently and pays attention to the many mannerisms of the adults and other peers around him, just as we do. It is that more important that the teachers, counselors, partners, and leaders we take guidance from are offering wise advice as well. All that to say, offer correction to me if you observe me foolishly doing wrong as I discover the ways to live wisely.
Stay Frisky Travelers,
Quercus2000