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1.    INTRODUCTION to our subject – Prosperity

Have you ever stood in a crowded area alone and found nothing better to do than to listen to other people talk? It doesn’t happen every time, but have you not been drawn into conversation because the subject was interesting?

For a WISE man this type of conversation IS ‘prosperity’.

The dictionary defines to ‘prosper’ as: “To succeed or flourish, especially financially.”

We can prosper in health, in education and forgive me for reminding you, but we can prosper in WISDOM.

To prosper in wisdom attracts more prosperity…

What does it attract? It attracts more of the same. If you change your philosophy on life it will attract people of the same.

Imagine this scenario… Two student classrooms with twenty people in each. One is studying economics and the ways in which to earn great prosperity financially. The other class is studying wisdom and how to prosper from understanding the major principles of life.

Who after one years study is more prosperous? The class studying economics have learnt the basics but at this stage have all the theory on paper. No movement has been made to improve their life financially. The class studying wisdom however has already taken a lot on board and can boast a certain increase in knowledge and understanding, equating to being more prosperous in wisdom.

Five years later who is more prosperous? The class who studied economics have two people who have developed successful businesses. The other eighteen have tried and failed and moved onto another subject for further development. Those who studied wisdom for a year have attracted interest from both friends and family and especially from people in their career. Somehow their respect has risen and doors of opportunity are opening on a regular basis.

To prosper in wisdom attracts more prosperity…

Golden nuggets of wisdom are more prosperous than a golden £20,000 bank loan handed on a plate for a business risk. Risk is an important attribute in wisdom but the ratios are far superior than if you approached the same business risk from an economic background.

One famous philosopher described the purpose of life as JOY. Being financially prosperous does not guarantee this emotional state. Whereas being prosperous in wisdom does give you a better chance of achievement.

Allow me to illustrate how wisdom attracts…

THE HOTEL PORTER (This is a true story)

It was a small sleepy village, but it was carnival weekend and all the rooms were taken. A mature couple entered the hotel after a long and weary drive. They asked for a room for just one night.

The young porter was about to say that there were no rooms available, but he saw the exhaustion on their faces. He offered a bed, his own bed as he was working the night shift as porter.

The mature couple were more than pleased to accept his invitation. The following morning the mature gent complimented the porter on his generosity and his business acumen to allow this situation to be resolved how it was. He said, “You are worthy of managing a bigger hotel with this compromising nature, rather than being just a porter in this small motel in a sleepy village.”

The porter accepted this compliment and went about his business.

The mature gent on leaving the motel asked the porter if he could keep his name on file should he ever get involved in the hotel business. The porter smiled and agreed.

Two years later the porter received an invitation and a first class ticket to fly to New York. Upon arrival he was greeted by the mature gent and taken to a huge building. “I want you to manage this hotel, it’s going to be called the Waldorf-Astoria,” said Mr Waldorf.

(Unknown Author)

If goodness is given; it is normally duly repaid. In wisdom this is called being prosperous…

So onto this week's story…

2.    STORY

To prosper in wisdom we attract more prosperity; we should not forget that each story we hear adds to our prosperity. This addition will create an ‘aura’ around our being. When you walk with a spring in your step and / or a smile on your face, you know people notice.

Getting your philosophy right will mean you will prosper.

OUR FAMILY

I ran into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please," was my reply.

He said, "Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you." We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way saying good-bye.

But at home a difference is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, my son stood beside me very still. As I turned, I nearly knocked him down.

"Move out of the way," I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, "While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the children you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, you'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, and you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."

By this time, I felt very small, and now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed, "Wake up, little one, wake up," I said. "Are these the flowers you picked for me?"

He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."

I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."

He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway."

I said, "Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."

Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our own family - an unwise investment indeed, don't you think?

(Unknown Author)


3. EVERYDAY EXAMPLE

Here is an excerpt that pulls no punches, but is an invaluable instruction. You WILL be more prosperous knowing this.

THE 90/10 SECRET – IT’S INCREDIBLE

The 90/10 secret is incredible! Very few know and apply this secret. Here are the results without it… Millions of people are suffering undeserved stress, trials, problems, and heartache. They never seem to be a success in life. Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time, anger breaks friendships, and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest… Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged. You can be different!

Understand and apply the 90/10 secret. It will change your life! What is this secret? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.

What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane may be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%.

The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%! How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light, but you can control your reaction.

Don't let people fool you, YOU can control how you react!

Let's use an example.

You're eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened. What happens next will be determined by how you react.

You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the coffee cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup to close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt.

Back downstairs you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit zone.

After a 15 minute delay and throwing $60 (traffic fine) away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs to the building without saying good-bye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase.

Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to going home. When you arrive home you find a small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.

Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning.

Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the Policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?

The answer is D. You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.

Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say "It's OK honey, you just need to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase. You come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You and your spouse kiss before you both go to work. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good of day you are having.

Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% is determined by your reaction.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 secret.

If someone says something negative about you, do not be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You do not have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out, etc.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you loose your temper? Pound the steering wheel? Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the blue car ruin your drive. Remember the 90-10 principle, and do not worry about it!

You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep or get irritated? It will work out. Use your "worrying" energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late. It is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, to get to know the other passengers, etc. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.

You now know the 90-10 secret. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results!!!

(Unknown Author)


4. RESPONDING TO YOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTION: What are we "doing" when we think philosophically? What is being accomplished? How do we know we have achieved "wisdom?" and what does it mean to do so? Your newsletter is Wisdom but how does this "wisdom" differ from scientific or artistic or musical wisdom? And how are we and/or our world different because of it?

ANSWER: We ARE who we ARE unless we see a need to change. The story below illustrates this principle. Thinking philosophically is a doing task and is done with the knowledge we have. If we have little knowledge the philosophy is weak.

SONG OF THE BIRD

A man found an eagle's egg and put it in a nest of a barnyard hen. The eagle hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them.

All his life, the eagle did what the barnyard chicks did, thinking he was a barnyard chicken. He scratched the earth for worms and insects. He clucked and cackled. And he would thrash his wings and fly a few feet in the air.

Years passed and the eagle grew very old. One day he saw a magnificent bird above him in the cloudless sky. It glided in its own graceful majesty among powerful wind currents, with scarcely a beat of its strong golden wings.

The old eagle looked up in awe. "Who's that?" he asked.

"That's the eagle, the king of the birds," said his neighbour. "He belongs to the sky. We belong to the earth -- we're chickens." So the eagle lived and died a chicken, for that's what he thought he was.

(Unknown Author)

To think philosophically is to connect with a truth. If your decision is made with the root connected in truth, you’ll be making a wise decision. We have an opportunity to become wiser with each action we take. To apply any understanding from knowledge is in itself achieving WISDOM. A moment later you may falter, but the option to get back on track remains yours.

Wisdom is the philosophy of truth and this applies to any subject, whether it be scientific, artistic or musical. The benefits? Actions are pure…

5. PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTES

A LIFE IN YOUR HANDS
(Dorothy Law Holte)

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn;
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight;
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy;
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty;
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient;
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence;
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate;
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice;
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith;
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself;
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.

Next week we look at the subject ‘Gloating’.

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PS: “One of the most sublime experiences we can ever have is to wake up feeling healthy after we have been sick.” (Rabbi Harold Kushner)
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