Balance, harmony, contentment and inner peace is not just a destination, but a lifelong journey. The path is through self-observation that leads to the cultivation of wisdom. However, very few dedicate their life to this pursuit. This is a work that is not easy, because it leads us to confront the darkness within which we do not want to see. When the body and mind are still - from the depths of that silence and stillness, the truth peeks its head. If we can objectively observe through the quagmire of the mind, eventually the darkness dissipates and in the bright light of the acceptance of the truth, innate wisdom appears.

It is not that people do not want to search for wisdom. If that was true, then the plethora of spirituality courses and workshops around the world would go empty. On the contrary, those are filled up by people eager to find a better version of themselves, to connect to their higher selves, to experience something beyond the ordinary humdrum life. If wisdom could be taught in courses, seminars and workshops, then a big proportion of these people would become truly wise. But that is not the case. Let's explore why...

First let me clarify the big, yet subtle difference between knowledge and wisdom.

Knowledge can be developed and mastered through the application of oneself to an area of interest. It can be developed through experience and by the process of learning, reading, listening, watching. Hence knowledge on something can be honed, nurtured and improved upon by anyone who can persevere in the practice of cultivation of the specific subject area.

Wisdom is something that cannot be taught, in a similar way that intelligence cannot be imparted. People are born with a degree of intelligence that lasts their lifetime. Wisdom on the other hand, can only be developed through the application of observation of one's inner self and it can mature over time. It is something that is inherently deep within us, like a hidden fountain which only shows when the hard top soil is softened enough or the pressure of the water inside ruptures the surface layer. In other words, wisdom appears through a process of dissolution of a part of the psyche.

Reaching the empty state of beingness is not something that can be achieved through conscious effort.
It is a combined state of the mind-body phenomena where the body gets still, the thoughts seize and in that stillness, wisdom arises.
Yet, the effort to provide the suitable conditions for this to happen has to be there.

The three conditions are intention, stillness and silence.