An ordinary person will see a conflict or an anomalous event in their life, feel frustrated or upset, or perhaps indifferent and withdrawn. The day passes and the events are soon forgotten. Weeks or months later a similar event comes to pass, and it happens just like the last time, over and over, repeating the pattern.

An outstanding person only needs to see that event once to advance their level of understanding. If they feel upset or withdrawn, they ask themselves why. They reflect on how they might have behaved differently, or thought differently.

Then the next time it happens, they are duly prepared. Every event is a source of wisdom.

Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought - The Wisdom of Events: Episode 391