I have recently discovered that sometimes action in opposition to the consequences can leave one just as doubtful and regretful as deciding to not act. I act out of fear of what could have been, it could be summed in the "Live with no regrets" statement, but maybe this is not the best idea. I have come to conclude that one cannot know when a decision to act will be a decision that will lead to regret; or the contrapositive to that. Therefore I think the decision to act hinges upon whether or not it would be wise to do so. This sounds obvious, but wisdom is logical and emotional at times, but also is transcendent of both. So the question is what is wisdom?
The soundtrack to this post was Never Shout Never and Fleet Foxes
12/21/09
Action/Inaction
Constructed by Jake at 20:12
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Wisdom is foresight as best as we can know. I agree, we can never know what will be the exact outcome of our actions and whether we will regret them. But, the statement "live without regrets" is a reminder to think with foresight just as wisdom is. Our foresight isn't omniscient, its just informed.
For example, the Proverbs of Solomon talk often about the righteous progressing in society, but Jesus seems to prepare us for the opposite. That seems to be because Jesus and Solomon are speaking with a different emphasis. Jesus is speaking of the kingdom of God, showing us that although everything in this earth may (and will) fall apart, God's kingdom through Christ will stand. Solomon is speaking simply of the wisdom of foresight. He is pointing out that, generally, those who are virtuous tend to have a more secure stay on this earth.
Also, I checked them out and I'm actually digging "Never Say Never".
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