In the essay "Open Sesame" by Henry Miller (included in his book "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird"), Mr. Miller makes the statement,"Every great sage has maintained that it is impossible to impart wisdom. And it is wisdom we need, not more knowledge, or even 'better' knowledge. We need wisdom of life, which is a kind of knowledge that only initiates thus far have been known to possess."
Wow, how true is this, particularly in the field of preparedness and continuity planning?
While there are several definitions of the word "initiate", Mr. Miller clearly uses the one which implies, as defined by Merriam-Webster: (noun)a person who is instructed or adept in some special field. I'd even go a step further: A person who is experienced in a special field, gained through living that experience.
Wisdom. Yes, that's exactly what is needed.
And, as long as I'm quoting from great thinkers, try this one on for size:
I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. - Mark Twain
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