This fascinating book brings together wisdom from around the world and through the ages. Sources include the Bible, new science and new cosmology, native spirituality, folk stories, natural history, poetry and commentary on life situations by wise people (e.g. Desmond Tutu and Kahlil Gibran).

__Themes include:__

\- Original wisdom (the wisdom that makes possible the universe we know)  
\- Natural wisdom (the wisdom in the created world)  
\- Native wisdom (the wisdom expressed in all human traditions from the earliest stages of our human journey)  
\- Life wisdom (practical wisdom we gather and pass on)  
\- Desert wisdom (wisdom we gather in the dark times)  
\- Guiding wisdom (the wisdom that gives us direction)  
\- Unfolding wisdom (the wisdom unfolding around us that reveals that we don't have all the answers).

The Way of Wisdom will appeal to all those searching for a deeper meaning and sense of connectedness in their lives.

Wisdom for life's journey from around the world

\["For seekers of wisdom from diverse cultures", "Provides guidance for life's challenging decisions", "You will gain clarity and confidence in your choices"\]

The Way of Wisdom offers insights for navigating life's journey.

Margaret Silf

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Introduction

Original Wisdom

Natural Wisdom

Indigenous Wisdom

Desert Wisdom

Guiding Wisdom

Life Wisdom

Unfolding Wisdom

References

Text Acknowledgments

Silf, Margaret

Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and insight in their daily life, this inspiring book brings together knowledge from around the world and through the ages. Drawing on a rich treasure of wisdom from a diverse array of sources, this collection looks to the Bible, new science and new cosmology, native spirituality, folk stories, natural history, poetry, and commentary on life situations by wise people, such as Desmond Tutu and Kahlil Gibran. The themes and different types of wisdom include original wisdom-the wisdom that makes possible the known universe; natural wisdom-the wisdom in the created world; native wisdom-the wisdom expressed in all traditions from the earliest stages of the human journey; life wisdom-practical wisdom gathered and passed on; desert wisdom, which is gathered in the dark times; guiding wisdom, which gives direction; and unfolding wisdom, which reveals not all questions can be answered.

"In language as plain as it is powerful, Silf lays out the choices of life and reveals that in the end making the wise move is always choiceless." --Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, " The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness" on "Wise Choices"

Margaret Silf is a writer and retreat leader. She has been trained by the Jesuits in accompanying people in prayer and is the author of Landscapes of Prayer, One Hundred Wisdom Stories, and One Hundred More Wisdom Stories, as well as The Wisdom of St Ignatius of Loyola. She has been described by The Tablet as "one of the most talented spiritual writers".

"Way of Wisdom" by Margaret Silf compiles insights from the Bible, science, and global traditions. It explores themes of original, natural, native, life, desert, guiding, and unfolding wisdom.

\["Looking for deeper meaning in life? ","Margaret Silf draws on wisdom from around the world ","You'll discover how it all ties together and offers a way of life, a way of wisdom "\]

Discover a treasure trove of wisdom from various cultures and ages in "Way of Wisdom," perfect for anyone seeking deeper meaning and connection in life.

Linda

For those who are wanting to deepen their spiritual lives

A good signpost

Eden

Sheffield-born writer Margaret Silf has several books to her credit dealing with the writings of mystics through the ages. This is one such book. An English graduate and mystic herself, her own commentaries interspersed between the quotations of others are themselves enlightening to read. The book is divided into seven sections in order to give the reader an idea of the overall message of a group of quotations. Thus the Original Wisdom section gives us sayings of contemporary mystics Matthew Fox and environmentalists Brian Swimme and Thomas Berry, Astronomer Royal Martin Rees, but also quotations from Augustine and the Bible. Natural Wisdom as the title suggests gives us something of the awe and wonder that others have felt in their encounters with nature. There is a moving account of a vision that Margaret herself experienced in an encounter with an oak tree: trees and rocks have been a source of inspiration to intuitives since the beginning of civilization. I suppose one could call this piece a meditation on life provoked by the imagery of the tree; the language is quite different but this section put me in mind of the lovely nature poetry of Gerald Manley Hopkins. There are other sections on Indigenous Wisdom with quotations from Bede Griffiths and White Eagle, on Life Wisdom quoting Keith Ward, David Tacey, and Kahlil Gibran, and still others. At the foot of each page there are aphorisms of just a couple of lines that are little gems in themselves. There are several pages of reference sources at the end of the book. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone in search of spiritual uplift and enlightenment, or perhaps inspiration for a quiet meditation. Dr Howard A. Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God (2006) and The Tao of Holism (2008), both published by O Books of Winchester, UK.

A collection of wisdom writings

The Way of Wisdom

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Wisdom for life's journey from around the world

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