Others will show you where you are stuck, they say or do something, and you automatically react in your familiar ways of shutting down or getting worked up. This gives you a chance to see your patterns and work with them being honest and compassionate with yourself.
Wisdom is a qualitative value built on a quantitative foundation. Knowledge alone is not enough, you need to learn to manipulate what you have learned by direct experience, experimentation and contemplation. Wisdom is not simply a mental process, but the total of a human being.
Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles, and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself? Do not seek fulfillment. Not seeking, not expecting, be present and you will be able to welcome all things.
Whenever a feeling is voiced with truth and frankness, whenever a deed is the clear expression of sentiment, a far-reaching influence is exerted. The root of this influence lies in your inner being and the effect reflects something that emanates from your heart to all.
Quote: Each step of the journey is made by following the heart instead of following the crowd. Henri Bergson