Sentences with phrase «own practical wisdom»

To grow their intelligence and in essence grow their knowledge and practical wisdom in their respective areas and beyond

We've identified some guidelines by combining lessons from academic research with the practical wisdom of experts on the ground — people we interviewed because they are known for their skill at advising.

«There is a lot of practical wisdom in this book for every investor.

Instead of focusing on «birth control,» the Pope turns to the first of the cardinal virtues, practical wisdom (prudentia, phronesis), and speaks of the excellence of prudence in deciding, in God's presence, how many children to have» how to «regulate» fertility.

This series on «practical wisdom,» which coincides with the release of my newest book, Wide Awake, reminds me that for our community here in Los Angeles, the Gospel has become so much more than this.

«Even though I was well on my way through deconstruction when I met David, I was still in need of someone who could tell me «me too,» and offer me practical wisdom from then on.

And yet, as often happens, Jesus» advice is also based on common sense — the sort of down - to - earth, practical wisdom that is dispensed today by people like Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren, and that fills the Old Testament book of Proverbs.

A praxis orientation does not deny the possibility of the «shy ontological claim,» but it does acknowledge both the mystery of God and the importance of truth as practical wisdom.

Aristotle wrote that the criterion of good moral action is not a principle or a law so much as «the man of practical wisdom» ¯ that is, the person in your environment who habitually makes the wisest and bravest decisions of anyone else you know.

It contains * some * verified history of their culture, and of course * some * practical wisdom for beneficial human behavior; but, in the main, it simply relates the myths, legends, superst «itions and fantasies of that primitive culture.

In such matters, practical wisdom, knowing how to achieve a spiritual end, proves itself.

Its adaptability to circumstances large and small marks it as a fruit of practical wisdom, not mere logic.

It is rooted not in the speculative mind of the logician, but in the practical order of practical wisdom.

It is infinitely comic that at the bottom of the practical wisdom which is so much extolled in the world, at the bottom of all the devilish lot of good counsel and wise saws and «wait and see» and «put up with one's fate» and «write in the book of forgetfulness» — that at the bottom of all this, ideally understood, lies complete stupidity as to where the danger really is and what the danger really is.

There is a certain practical wisdom in refusing to allow the fulfillment of today's task to depend upon answers to obscure questions about tomorrow.

That more is prudence, the practical wisdom that can discern what is ordered toward God's larger purposes, and yet realistic.

Sometimes this practical wisdom makes us recognize that we must settle for the least - bad option rather than the ideal outcome we construct in our imaginations.

Birth stories told by women who were active participants in giving birth often express a good deal of practical wisdom, inspiration, and information for other women.

When we are active participants in the transitions of our soul, we emerge from the experience with practical wisdom, information, inspiration.

The ACOG guidelines implicitly view ethics as a matter of private emotion and sentiment, rather than as common rationality and shared practical wisdom.

For reasons Maritain articulates at some length, a certain kind of democracy, guarded against the diseases to which «pure» democracies are prey, best represents the full flowering of human practical wisdom about the sorts of institutions worthy of Jewish and Christian thought.

In political and social thought, no Christian has ever written a more profound defense of the democratic idea and its component parts, such as the dignity of the person, the sharp distinction between society and the state, the role of practical wisdom, the common good, the transcendent anchoring of human rights, transcendent judgment upon societies, and the interplay of goodness and evil in human individuals and institutions.

Maritain writes in Existence and the Existent that the end of practical wisdom is «not to know that which exists but to cause to exist what is not yet.»

Practical wisdom concerns unprecedented singulars («Useless to thumb through the dictionary of cases of conscience!»).

That is why, in explicating «the fundamentally existential character of Thomist ethics,» Maritain stresses two points, one regarding charity, the other regarding practical wisdom or prudence.

We need to associate discernment with practical wisdom about ends and not just the adroit choice of means to predetermined ends.

But that, as Novak points out, relies upon «the erroneous notion that democracy must create its own culture rather than drawing upon the practical wisdom of more primary cultures, cultures like Judaism that inevitably trace their wisdom back to the God who has created all and who has revealed himself to its adherents....

It requires on the part of its practitioner accurate perception of complex data, a lifetime of scripture study, and practical wisdom.

Here are six points of practical wisdom.

Developed through the four cardinal virtues — prudence (practical wisdom), justice, courage, and temperance (perhaps better styled today, «self - command»)-- freedom is the method by which we become the kind of people our noblest instincts incline us to be: the kind of people who can, among other possibilities, build free and virtuous societies in which the rights of all are acknowledged, respected, and protected in law.

He argued that learning the right way to do the right thing requires knowing when and how to bend the rules — or practical wisdom.

We can infuse in ourselves and inculcate in our children practical wisdom.

«Humorous, humane, and truly helpful, any parent could benefit from the practical wisdom in this splendid book.»

Perfect Parenting is full of no - nonsense, practical wisdom about many of the most common, and vexing, child - rearing issues.»

You all have given me so much practical wisdom on dealing with this.

Her gentle and practical wisdom has lighted the way for thousands to enter into Charlotte Mason's philosophy and enjoyable methods.

But it's when things get complex and the roadmap isn't as clear that you want a doctor who is mindful and has practical wisdom in addition to deep knowledge and well - honed skills.

Jonathan Fields is the author of three books, most recently, How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science, and Practical Wisdom.

Our brainpower can be mind - blowing, but neuroscientists tell us (as does our practical wisdom) that despite our huge capacity to learn and comprehend, we were not designed to multitask — as we divide our attention between multiple tasks, our efficiency and accuracy fall off precipitously no matter how seemingly simple the tasks are.

LifeDev takes everyday problems and addresses them a winning blend of practical wisdom and compassion for self.

The Buddha prescribed mindfulness, ethical living and practical wisdom (from the mindfulness) to counter addiction.

Still every now and then practical wisdom from long ago gets attention as science (finally) sees the evidence of it.

Sri Sri has brought yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to millions of people in over 150 countries.

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Now Ronnie shares her practical wisdom and dating magic with women ready to change their single status and find the love they deserve.

Sought out for her practical wisdom, award - winning author and insightful coach Debra Kunz is a catalyst for deliberate growth in life and relationships.

In this powerful tele - seminar, # 1 best - selling author and relationship coach, Roy Biancalana, will share practical wisdom on how to meet high quality people and get a relationship off to a healthy start.

-- Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life with The Law of Attraction and Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships «Dr Ali offers so much practical wisdom, and delivers it with deep humor and heart.

Fortunately, help is at hand in the diminutive shape of Ruby (Renee Zellweger), a straighttalking local girl overflowing with common sense and practical wisdom.

In our society, teachers have an opportunity to observe lessons together, [it's called] Lesson Study - in the practice of maths education in particular, but education in general - where wisdom, practical wisdom, is supposed to [be] communicated from elder people to the younger generation.