What do Dumbledore, Gandalf, and Yoda all have in common? They were known to be wise.
Talking Points:
- Wisdom is knowing what’s right and acting on it. Wisdom is about good decision-making.
- Gaining wisdom means being thoughtful and patient. Use the W.I.S.E acronym.
- W: Wait – don’t rush into any major decision.
I: Inspect – what is your “good angel” on your shoulder telling you?
S: Select – Make your best decision, and take ownership of it.
E: Encode – Remember this for next time you need to make a decision
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Name your favorite fictional character who displays wisdom. In what specific ways do they show it?
- Name a real person in your life who displays wisdom. In what specific ways do they show it?
- When you think of a wise person, what are the attributes that come to mind?
- Think of a situation where you displayed wisdom. Explain.
- Think of a situation where you were lacking in wisdom. Explain.
- In terms of the upcoming week, how are you going to remember to be WISE?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
