"O be wise; what can I say more?"

In one of my Sunday school classes we talked about the different ways of learning and that has caused me to think about the differences of knowledge and wisdom.

First off, the definitions of the two are similar but different. So here are the good ol' Merriam Webster versions of the two. 

Knowledge:

a (1) : the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (2) :acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique

b (1) : the fact or condition of being aware of something (2) :the range of one's information or understanding

c : the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning

d : the fact or condition of having information or of being learned

Wisdom:

a : accumulated philosophic or scientific learningb : ability to discern inner qualities and relationshipsc : good sense d : generally accepted belief 

a wise attitude, belief, or course of action; the teachings of the ancient wise men

Wikipedia has a definition of wisdom that ties more into what I think I'm trying to get across. Wisdom is the judicious application of knowledge. It is a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events or situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgments and actions in keeping with this understanding.

For me this means that you can have all the knowledge in the world, but until you apply that knowledge in different circumstances you won't gain anything. It's like the scriptures say when they talk about the "learned think they are wise." Anyone can be wise if they apply what they learn and grow from that. 

Just some food for thought.  

T....I....M....E

Well, one of my professors is requiring blog posting and tweeting again. It's the only reason I ever started one to be perfectly honest, but here it goes. 

It is crazy to think that just two weeks ago I got engaged to my best friend!! :) The only problem is that Preston lives in Salt Lake and I live in Provo and we both have crazy schedules. It seems like time is going so slowly because I keep forgetting that today is only the third day back to classes and I want it to be the weekend. 

This got me thinking about time. Time is a form of measurement and yet it never seems to follow any set rule. When you are having fun and "time flies" or when you have to wait in line and time seems to never progress. 

Yet, we depend on time. We set up meetings, vacations, work schedules, school schedules, play 

dates, etc., all based on our dependency of time and the trust we have that those we schedule with will follow the timeline. We can be early or late or on-time by seconds, minutes, hours. It is incredible to realize that some small matter of time could make the difference in everything and we can overlook those moments without even realizing it. 

For me, time can become a spiritual matter. God references time in the scriptures whether it's in the Bible or Book of Mormon and it is just as important then to people as it is now. Time in a way is an infinite thing which is why, with my finite mind, I sometimes can't comprehend it. One thing I have learned over and over (and imagine I will keep learning over and over), is that God's time-table is very different than mine. Based from my decisions, the times for events or blessings or guidance to happen could be longer or shorter than I had expected.  

Lately I have been looking back on the Lord's timing in my life and I am so grateful that the way he works things is perfect. He knows what timing is best for me and for that I am where I'm at now. Granted, even though there are moments when I can get frustrated with time, I am still grateful it is there. Without it, life would be difficult to coordinate and record. 

I need to not forget to appreciate time even when it is going slowly as I wait for the weekend! Time is so precious and can't be returned or renewed. It is important to make time count while you have it. :)