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31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #19: Creativity

April 17, 2025

Flavor #19: Creativity (Bara; Asah; Tob; Charis) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Creativity mirrors divine action, embodying the act of crafting intelligent and intentional experiences of beauty, goodness and connection. The Hebrew term Bara speaks of your engagement in creative activity where the outcome brings something into existence that didn’t … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #19: Creativity

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #18: Righteousness

April 16, 2025

Flavor #18: Righteousness (Saddiyq; Sedeq) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Righteousness, rooted in the Hebrew terms Saddiyq and Sedeq, embodies the qualities of justice, integrity, honesty and moral behavior. Righteousness signifies unwavering adherence to ethical principles and fairness, by aspiring to reflect God’s positive character in one’s behavior as the ultimate … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #18: Righteousness

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #17: Justice

April 16, 2025

Flavor #17:  Justice (Mishpat; Dike) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Justice, explained by the Hebrew term Mishpat, embodies fairness, equity, and the proper administration of principles and law. It encompasses the entire judicial process: from establishing laws to executing judgments and reflects a societal commitment to righteousness and impartiality. In Greek thought, Dike represents … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #17: Justice

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #16: Discretion

April 16, 2025

Flavor #16: Discretion  (Sekel; Mezimmah; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Discretion embodies the judicious application of knowledge, enabling you to make decisions with prudence, insight and tact. The Hebrew term Sekel refers to intelligence and success, emphasizing discernment that guides your ability to make careful and thoughtful actions and decisions.  Mezimmah denotes … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #16: Discretion

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #14: Integrity

April 16, 2025

Flavor #14: Integrity (Emet; Yosher; Tom; Alethes) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Integrity embodies the alignment of your actions with truth, in your effort to demonstrate Healthy Adult behavior consistently (by the way, Truth and Integrity come from the same Greek word Alethes). The Hebrew term Emet signifies faithfulness and reliability, reflecting what is … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #14: Integrity

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #13: Intelligence

April 16, 2025

Flavor #13: Intelligence (Hokma; Sakal; Biyn) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance:  Intelligence is more than your cognitions and cognitive ability at work; it embodies assessing situations and tasks, determining what’s the best next step to take, then doing just that, to obtain the best of all … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #13: Intelligence

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #11: Discernment

April 15, 2025

Flavor #11: Discernment (Biyn; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Discernment is the ability to perceive and distinguish between different elements, leading to informed decisions. The Hebrew term Biyn conveys the act of mentally separating or distinguishing, enabling you to understand and consider matters deeply. Tebunah refers to intelligence or insight derived … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #11: Discernment

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #9: Learning

April 15, 2025

Flavor #9: Learning (Leqach; Ozen; Shamar) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Learning transcends information acquisition, and points toward your engagement in an active, transformative process. The Hebrew term Leqach refers to instruction or teaching, emphasizing the importance of internalizing wisdom. Ozen, meaning “ear,” signifies attentive listening, highlighting that true learning … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #9: Learning

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #7: Character

April 14, 2025

Flavor #7: Character (Charakter; Leb; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Character embodies the essence of who we are, especially when unobserved. In the New Testament, the Greek word Charakter signifies an exact imprint or precise reproduction, illustrating how your character reflects your inner values. Leb refers to the heart, the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #7: Character

The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge

April 13, 2025

(Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) “If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you…”  Proverbs 9:12 (TNIV) “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine While doing research in the Book of Proverbs on the subject of Wisdom (in addition to the Bible as … More The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge