Wisdom's Seven Pillars – Number Two: Peace

"Wisdom has built her house, she has carved out her seven pillars:" Proverbs 9:1. The aim of this series is to present a non-cliche, non-religious point of view of wisdom."

Number Two - Humility

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”
- Nelson Mandela

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten we belong to each other"
- Mother Teresa

Wisdom will always seek a way to bring peace within myself and with others. Peace with myself must always precede peace with others. It is imperative that I find a place of calmness, centered in myself and quiet in my thoughts. From this haven my relations with others will be influenced. Look for ways to get along with your enemy, your friend, your spouse, and your nation. Haste has no room in this pursuit. Anger will rise tempting me to act impulsively. I must resist every urge to act quickly. Calmness, confidence, and quietness will be the lighthouse that guides me through the dire straights of relationships. Taking a deep breath, calming my emotions and raging thoughts, I find the peace that is born from mother Wisdom.

Pillar #1 - Humility, Pillar #2 - Peace

First written in opinionsofeye.com (http://www.opinionsofeye.com/2012/03/wisdoms-seven-pillars-number-two-pe...)