That notion of picking out our own route, of going solo against the weight of expectation or received wisdom, is addressed by the title poem, which rounds out this excellent collection.
But then, last week — well, here's how it's described in the official gubernatorial press release: Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 6th, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation to seek God's guidance and wisdom in addressing the challenges that face our communities, states and nation.
Mr. Perry announced last month that he was inviting governors and people from across the country to join him on Aug. 6 in a day of prayer and fasting at Reliant Stadium in Houston to "seek God's guidance and wisdom in addressing the challenges that face our communities, states and nation".
But then, last week well, here's how it's described in the official gubernatorial press release: Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 6th, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation to seek God's guidance and wisdom in addressing the challenges that face our communities, states and nation.
And, of course, we also need binocular wisdom to address the vast global crises of our time such as the growing gap worldwide between the rich and the poor and ecological problems that no tradition can navigate alone.
Furthermore, Zeno's cardinal virtues of Justice, Temperance, Bravery, and Wisdom are addressed, as are the Stoic passions of fear, lust, mental pain, and mental pleasure.
Wilson shows how biblical wisdom that initially addressed very different issues, often problems that don't even occur to us today, may illuminate how we approach our own divisions.
"Our stories feature strong characters, fascinating settings, and are filled with wisdom and learning that address universal human themes.
