Following on from clarity.
When we have a clear understanding of something, is this called wisdom? So the wise person is the person who sees things clearly? Perhaps. In think wisdom is more intuitive and wide ranging than the clarity I have been writing about, although I may be over estimating the role of education and knowledge in obtaining clarity. Maybe a better approach to gaining clarity would be to remove layers of knowledge and experience until a core ’simple truth’ is reached that throws a new light on everything. But can I even be sure that such a simple truth exists under myself and my relationships? My normal line of enquiry would be to go and learn about it and see what other people have to say, but in doing this I’m gathering more knowledge – catch 22.
Maybe clarity forms a subsection of wisdom; the wise person has clarity in their perception and uses this knowledge to make the right decisions and lead a life of wisdom.