Wisdom, What is it ?

Like pornography and art, wisdom can be difficult to clearly define, but usually when we encounter it, we recognise it. Thinking people pretty much agree it involves an integration of knowledge, experience, and deep understanding that incorporates tolerance for the uncertainties of life as well as its ups and downs. There's an awareness of how things play out over time, and it confers a sense of balance. People wth developed wisedom generally share an optimism that life's problems can be solved and experience a certain amount of calm in facing difficult decisions. Intelligence; if we could only figure out exactly what it is, may be necessary for wisdom, but it definitely isn't enough; an ability to see the big picture, a sense of proportion, and considerable introspection also contribute to the development of wisdom.