Something I Learned Today

I try to learn something new every day. This is not difficult as the number of things I don't know is infinitesimal (like I just learned how to spell infinitesimal). The hard part is realizing what you learned. Then comes the difficult task of remembering what your learned (this is becoming increasingly difficult as my birthdays pile up). Then comes the real challenge, applying what you've learned in a beneficial way.

My definition of  "evil" includes the use of knowledge for a selfish or destructive purpose. Next to that is the definition of "folly" which includes using knowledge to do anything that just shouldn't be done. The flip side of that is NOT using knowledge to do what SHOULD be done. This can be more difficult because many of us struggle to find the internal motivation and insight to perceive what needs to be done.

For this blog, these will be my definitions of other words:

1. Wisdom is the beneficent application of knowledge.
2. Smart is realizing what knowledge is needed.
3. Intelligence is the ability to gain that knowledge and greater intelligence is gaining that intelligence is the most painless and efficient way.

My goal is to put something here frequently enough that the word "Today" in the title has some kind of significance. It might need to evolve into "This Week", "This Month" or worse. This would not be caused by spilling over the shores of my reservoir of knowledge, but by my mental pareses and a lack of self-discipline.

I'm publishing this blog, not to show the world what I know, but what I DON'T know. I love to learn which is why I have a life of incredible joy. This, to me, is like wanting you dinner partner to sample the exquisite dessert on your plate instead of hoping she doesn't notice it before you finish it. Think of Lehi and fruit. I just hope that I can digest the fruit properly.

As always, I'm interested in feedback from those that might come upon these words. Please share your dessert with me. I'm always looking for something I have never tasted before!