Knowledge is what we gain when we creatively play with information, put it together in new ways, expand it, reflect on it, and develop understanding. When I do this, I am personally invested in the knowledge, develop greater understanding and greater ability to use the knowledge and understanding, and perhaps even go to the next step which is to develop some wisdom. As I've gotten old, I have many more times of awareness uncontaminated by approval or condemnation, be that awareness of a person or idea or whatever. I often don't care about approval or condemnation. What helps me grow understanding is when I am open and present, listen to and see what is happening (and not to my preconceived notions), embrace my personal response and experience in relation to what is happening, and give myself time as needed to process what's happening.
On Jan 25, 2024 David Doane wrote :