7 Steps to Becoming Wise

Step one (1) is to admit you know nothing at all. Those who unwilling choose to see the bigger picture will usually take offense and attribute that step to their own self-consciousness and even say they 'aren't stupid'. Nobody said you were.

Step two (2), with the above being realized, is to really look at yourself - body, mind, soul. When you see things as they are you will be able to transform your life on every level; this also coincides with step (3).

Step three (3) is easier said than done. Give up your ego. Now with this people become confused, but the step is really very enlightening and beneficial for yourself and everyone around you. When you start to view every situation individually, you will see 2 sides to it. One, being your ego's point of you; and 2 being reality. The ego will always do what's best for itself even at the expense of others.

Example: Am I writing this to help others or in hopes that I will receive gratification from others so my ego gets fed? Which is the ego speaking? This is something you should ask yourself in every situation and you will be amazed when you make the right choice how much light you will bring into your life.

Step four (4). Live! Live! Live! Do NOT merely exist and go through the motions.

Step five (5) is to obtain as much knowledge on every subject possible. Never box yourself in by what you think you should know and never say that you will never use said knowledge. You will. Call it another version of "the art of war", knowledge IS power.

Step six (6)....do not believe a word I've said. There is a difference between believing and knowing. Belief leaves room for doubt, but if you know within your very being that something is the truth, then you should base you life skills upon that.

Step seven (7), the final step. Always remember that this is your life, every second you waste and clutter with unwarranted drama and discomfort, it brings the value of life for everyone down. When someone wants to include you in their drama, regardless of who that person is, you need to ask yourself one question...

"Is this what I want my life's value to be?"

If your answer is no, then you are doing what's right. We all want to help others at times but there are limits to how much chaos you should allow into your life. Be polite and remind the other person, that this is effecting your life not only theirs and respectfully decline the intrusion.