Found the definition of wisdomthe mind is tied by rigid, limited
thoughts and ideas, the soul is
caught in this mind prison
Becoming wise requires unlearning and
contradicting one’s own ideas, the wisest
submits to others, the foolish stands firm
in their own opinion
The wise give up their thought easily -
accept its relativity, open to new ideas
all the time, look at everything from two
points of view, their own and another
This is why I enjoyed philosophy so much
embraced all new thought systems with an
open mind, trying them out, living the
thoughts of the thinkers of old
Existentialism was a most painful experience
while Dutch Reformism was even worse, I did
not cling to any preconceived thing, discovering
which ideas worked, applying everything
Finding proof in my experience, hubby still com-
plains about my habit to jump into every new
book, trying it out, forcing my thoughts and
feelings on him
All the strong people I love are dogmatic, look
upon every new thing with prejudiced eye,
refusing to test-drive another viewpoint -
but as long as they love me
Allow me freedom to try out new thoughts and
ideas, seeing everything from five different
viewpoints, losing myself; I adore them so
much and enjoy seeing the world
From their side – though I cannot stay there
with them, I must look through the eyes of
everyone else also; but I am loyal to all
these strong people who work and live
So beautifully – each one representing a
separate, unique universe!
HJ Witteveen “Universal Sufism”
Element Books 1997 p.108 & 109
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