Life is traveling to the edge of knowledge and then a leap taken. DH Lawrence
I have just returned from my workshop on the physics of sound. It was clear on the first day that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov and that the workshop was the tip of the proverbial iceberg. We sifted the wheat from the chafe for there are in fact two things, science and opinion, the former begets knowledge and the later ignorance. Hippocrates and in these esoteric fields it is hard to delineate the two. Keeping an open learner mind, being prepared to question that which I have thought as 'true' and to let go of beliefs was challenging. In my work the improvement of understanding is of two ends - first, our own increase of knowledge, secondly to deliver that knowledge to others. John Locke.
Beethoven said Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine. Ludwig van Beethoven . Every day I use my knowledge to best serve my clients and although the path to truth is not linear, an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin . In the coming months I have a stack of readings to finish fully aware that the pursuit of wisdom is a humble life long process. I remain inspired knowing that if four things are followed - having a great aim, aquiring knowledge, hard work and perseverance, then anything can be achieved. APJ Abdul Kalam and for me the end of all knowledge is service to others. Cesar Chavez
