Tag: spirituality

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation

April 23, 2025

Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation (Prautes) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: The Greek term Prautes, often translated as “gentleness,” embodies strength under control.  According to Aristotle, Prautes represents the mean between excessive anger and a complete lack of it, signifying the ability to express anger appropriately, at the right time, in the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #28: Skilled Outcomes

April 22, 2025

Flavor #28: Skilled Outcomes (Epiginosko; Prasso; Brabeion/Stephanos) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) 1. Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Skilled Outcomes, especially in love and relational restoration, are grounded in the Greek term Epiginosko: a deep, experiential understanding born from observation, reflection, and intentional action. It moves beyond mere awareness to a comprehensive knowledge (#3) … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #28: Skilled Outcomes

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior

April 21, 2025

Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior (Ra’ah; Horao; Samar; Oikodomeo; Kun; Scholazo) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Skilled behavior is reflected in your ability to “paint into your reality” attentiveness, perception (#10), deep understanding (#20) and practical action (#25), which are necessary qualities to fulfill your responsibilities with wisdom, skill and … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #26: Discipline

April 20, 2025

Flavor #26:   Discipline (Musar; Energes; Hypomone) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: The Hebrew term Musar encompasses discipline, instruction, and correction. It implies guidance aimed at your moral and ethical development and is often associated with fatherly correction intended to impart wisdom and character. In the Book of Proverbs, Musar emphasizes the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #26: Discipline

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #25: Practical Action

April 20, 2025

Flavor #25: Practical Action (Sophia; Ergon) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: The Greek term Sophia embodies wisdom that integrates both practical skill and profound insight. It represents wisdom graciously given by God, enabling you to discern what choices and actions are best for you and in your interaction(s) … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #25: Practical Action

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #22: Humility

April 19, 2025

Flavor #22: Humility (Tsana; Tapeinos) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Humility, as expressed by the Hebrew term Tsana, signifies modesty and a humble demeanor, emphasizing a person’s recognition of their limitations and a submissive attitude, particularly in relation to God. The Greek term Tapeinos denotes a state of lowliness or humility, often … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #22: Humility

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #21: Compassion

April 18, 2025

Flavor #21:  Compassion (Splanchnizomai; Splanchnon) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Compassion is a visceral, emotional and behavioral response that compels you to act to alleviate the suffering experience of another. The Greek term Splanchnizomai is derived from Splanchnon, which is the medical term for the internal organs in your viscera, … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #21: Compassion

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #20: Understanding

April 18, 2025

Flavor #20: Understanding (Binah; Tebunah; Sekel; Syniemi) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Understanding is the ability to perceive the deeper meaning behind information, discerning patterns and insights that lead to wise behavior. The Hebrew term Binah refers to discernment and comprehension, enabling one to distinguish between nuances. Tebunah denotes deep insight … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #20: Understanding

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 #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