CHOOSING WELL

    “Now is this wise?” is the question we must raise
    whenever we’ve an issue to decide
    of some import, not just a passing craze,
    but one where weighty outcomes will abide—
    for our imperative is to think straight
    and estimate the likely consequence
    of each proposed decision we debate,
    selecting then whichever makes most sense—
    not just for now but in the future, too,
    for wisdom always takes the longest view.

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“Wisdom is the highest expression of self-development and future consciousness.  It is the continually evolving understanding of and fascination with the big picture of life, of what is important, ethical and meaningful, and the desire and creative capacity to apply this understanding to enhance the well being of life, for both oneself and others.”  

—Thomas Lombardo

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