Wisdom !!!

"Sow a thought reap an action, Sow an action reap a habit, Sow a habit reap a character, Sow a character reap a destiny."

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Charles Reade

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Wisdom is the ability to perceive or determine what is good, true or sound. It is manifested through common sense or sound judgement. To be wise is to have that ability.

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There are specific components of character, which collectively can be called the seven pillars of wisdom, and these are necessary to make one complete and well-balanced. These seven components come out the basic attributes that mould or shape character. They come out of the attributes of confidence, self-control, patience, diligence, steadfastness, kindness, humility, gentleness, peacefulness, compassion and love.

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Through constant practice we can actually reprogramme the mind. We begins with the re-engineering of the thought processes by first becoming conscious of our own thoughts. We can then consciously accept or reject a particular thought process. By constantly accepting or rejecting particular thought processes we can alter our behaviour, we can acquire new habits and we can therefore change our character.

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To achieve success in the training programme means that every effort is made in practicing these attributes until they become inbred habits and the seven pillars that we erected are held together by love.

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You all might now be wondering what are these 'Seven Pillars'?

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The Seven Pillars

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Honour

Honour can be high respect or glory. It comes from a good name or reputation, through strong adherence to what is right.

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Responsibility

Responsibility is the component of character that makes one faithful to obligations, trustworthy and reliable. It is the ability to act independently and make decisions rationally.

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Justice

Justice or fairness is the quality of conforming to standards of what is fair, truthful, and morally upright.

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Courage

Courage is the quality enabling one to face danger or difficulties without fear; it manifests itself as bravery and boldness.

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Determination

Determination is the act of reaching a decision. It is the ascertainment after consideration, observation, investigation or calculation. It is also settlement on a course of action or the fixing of purpose.

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Honesty

Honesty is the state or quality of displaying truthfulness, fairness, as in character. It is dependent on one’s ability to accurately describe or define reality.

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Integrity

Integrity is moral uprightness. It is the state, quality, or condition of being complete or whole.

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Let me end this article with a quote from the book of Proverbs

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"Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars."