Bits of Wisdom

flowers05Forgiveness is greater than revenge 
Humility is better than pride   
Tolerance is better than bigotry     

Loyalty is better than treachery
Truths are better than lies
Piety is better than tepidity

Compassion is better than callousness
A smile is better than a frown
Respect is better than imprudence

Foresight is better than complacency
Selflessness is better than egoitism
Serenity is better than anxiety

Integrity is better than notoriety
Honesty is better than corruption
Discipline is better than waywardness

Knowledge is better than ignorance
Graciousness  is better than boorishness
Hope is better than despair      

Above all, love is better than hate
It takes only a little common sense
To understand the bits of wisdom above.

Wisdom is the sharing of wise experiences and knowledge, but a lot of it is common sense. We all have the ability to keep going even when we face challenges in our lives. Basically, it comes down to your attitude.           (From an e-mail)       

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About Lucila Oblena

A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).