Wisdom Falls on Deaf Ears

I feel I maybe too wise for my body's age.

I feel and know I have so much wisdom to impart upon people who need it that I will meet somewhere in this life, but the people I know now are deaf to it save for a select few. Nobody cares about anything but getting their hair dyed, or buying those shoes they saw in the window, or cashing their cheque (that's how we spell it in Canada).

Should I try anyway, or what's the point in playing music for a deaf man.

Sometimes I struggle with the same thing.

Perhaps noone is listening to you for a reason. When we've reached the point that we are frustrated that no one will listen to our great and important message, we have reached a point where we are back to square one. Perhaps the universe is telling you that it is time for you to listen rather than speak.

Even the greatest teachers still learn.

Originally Posted by Spiritchalist

I feel I maybe too wise for my body's age.

I feel and know I have so much wisdom to impart upon people who need it that I will meet somewhere in this life, but the people I know now are deaf to it save for a select few. Nobody cares about anything but getting their hair dyed, or buying those shoes they saw in the window, or cashing their cheque (that's how we spell it in Canada).

Should I try anyway, or what's the point in playing music for a deaf man.

There are those of us who are willing to listen. I find it interesting that even with my vast knowledge of religion older folks continue to look down upon me when I discourse in that area and say that I know nothing.

There's an old adage - The first step to wisdom is admitting that you know nothing.

Most people think that they are wise and know a great deal. Realize that you are not special; and the odds are that if you feel the need to proclaim your great wisdom on a forum, you probably aren't as wise as you thought you were to begin with. The braggart is often the opposite of what he claims.

People listen to example, not mere words. Prove your wisdom by action, and people will naturally be interested in what you have to say. Stand on a soapbox in a mall, and people will ignore you, as they rightly should.

Originally Posted by McFuddy

Prove your wisdom by action, and people will naturally be interested in what you have to say.

read up boys

I find that speaking from experience, using what you have learned from your life and help someone get over a hump by relating your experience with it may help with insight and the knowing you are not unique unto this, may help bring light to the subject.

Atho the experience may have helped you, it may not be what is or resonates with someone else experience. It's what we need to gleen from an experience that will help us understand the others experiences more clearly.

I cannot say, this is the way for all to follow, it's just my path. If we meet on the same path, cool, we can help each other along the way.

Bright Blessings on your journey
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You sound just like a teenager.

Perhaps the universe is telling you that it is time for you to listen rather than speak.

Very good advice. Like they say. It's better to stay silent and let people think you an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Open your ears.
All of McFuddy's post is good advice.
All teens feel that they have all the answers. And they all feel underappreciated and unheard. Very soon you will realize that you have no idea. At 23 I'm just getting to that point. I still have my know-it-all moments. But when you've been challenged by someone with real wisdom, you will either reject what they have to say and debate them into the ground with circle rationality or you will close your mouth and learn from great masters.
Have you ever seen an older adult that seems to have learned nothing from their years on earth? That was once a teenage boy who never realized that he knew nothing. And if you keep up the attitude you have now, one day you will be him.

what's the point in playing music for a deaf man.

Friends of mine who are deaf love music. They can FEEL it!!! Knowledge baby!!!

I must say I'm quite curious as to what pearls of wisdom you're trying to impart.
Could you tell us? I for one will make no judgment.

I tend to think the word "wisdom" is misunderstood. According to Websters wisdom is; "the power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action based on knowledge, experience and understanding."

Wisdom is not something you carry around with you. Wisdom is USING your knowledge, experience etc. at a specific time and place for a reason.

I feel I maybe too wise for my body's age.

I mean you no harm....that statement of yours show a lack of knowledge. AND a bit of an ego trip. The wise have learned some humility and do not speak of it.

Learn and observe...that will make you wise. But lose the "I have great wisdom to impart" thing.

Zen

I guess this thread is only another step onto the path.

I apologize for my self-proclaimed wisdom that I see now I don't have. I am young, in fact, and glad I'm learning this lesson sooner than later.

Perhaps what I meant to say, rather than not having a fellow soul to impart wisdom upon, is that I don't have a fellow soul to reap wisdom with.

Thanks everyone, I think I've already heard what I needed to.

I guess this thread is only another step onto the path.

I apologize for my self-proclaimed wisdom that I see now I don't have. I am young, in fact, and glad I'm learning this lesson sooner than later.

Perhaps what I meant to say, rather than not having a fellow soul to impart wisdom upon, is that I don't have a fellow soul to reap wisdom with.

Thanks everyone, I think I've already heard what I needed to.

Now that shows some wisdom! You're on your way.

Zen