Wisdom as a Candle

"Wisdom holds a candle to experience,

but you've got to take the candle and walk alone."

Lauren Kate

At every turn, life offers us an experience and our reaction creates either a positive or negative impact.  If we react impulsively, we may be projecting energy not really in line with our thinking.  If we discern for too long we may miss the opportunity completely.

"To take a candle and walk alone," does not suggest we retreat to a monastery or live on a deserted place on earth.  To live life, one must wander through the chaos holding close to our wisdom to guide us with every step.   "To walk alone," does not mean segregation nor isolation.  It simply implies the necessity of being the captain of our own ship.

As each person gathers his or her wisdom, it is based on their life purpose or unfolding unique skills. So in the midst of our family and friends, we may be surrounded by knowledge but it is based on each person's life skills.  We must walk in the light of our own wisdom to stay on our designated course.