Monday Inspiration: Wisdom Heals and Growth Teaches

Memories often carry emotions—joy, pain, pride, or regret. But when we step back, detach from the emotional weight, and view those memories objectively, they transform into wisdom.

Wisdom isn’t just knowing what happened; it’s understanding what it taught us. It’s learning without lingering, growing without grieving, and moving forward with clarity instead of being held back by emotion.

When we face a lifes' heartache, we often hear, “time heals.” But the truth is, time alone doesn’t heal—wisdom does. It’s the process of embracing the lessons that experience and people brought into our lives, the love they shared, and the memories they gifted us. By carrying those gifts forward, we honor a way forward.

We must also understand that there are no good or bad situations—only experiences that shape us and moments that teach us. When we stop labeling life’s events and meet them with curiosity, we unlock growth. Success teaches us confidence. Failure teaches us resilience. Loss teaches us the value of love. These aren’t opposites; they are all part of the same journey toward understanding.

As a parent of two toddlers, I know how easy it is to get carried away by emotion. Last Saturday night, my son had a tantrum during dinner and ended up throwing his entire bowl of soup across the living room.

Instead of recognizing that my child lives in a safe, healthy environment where emotions can be embraced and understood, I fell into the trap of anger and exhaustion. It spiraled into a heated conversation with a baby who, in truth, just wanted his soup.

In these difficult moments of parenthood, your other half is what keeps the balance. My wife, Chloe, stepped in with calmness and patience, grounding me when I was spiraling and helping me see the situation for what it was—a child expressing his emotions in the only way he knows how. Her support reminded me that even in the messiness of parenthood, we are a team, learning and growing together.

At the end of the night, Harris ate his soup and slept.

There was then silence.

I felt bad. Bad.

He didn't remember it the other day.

I did.

This practice—observing, detaching, and understanding—isn’t easy. It requires effort and humility, especially when emotions run high. But when we lean on each other and allow wisdom to guide us, we find strength and growth in even the most chaotic moments.

?? This week, let’s pause, reflect, and lean on those who balance us. Together, let’s turn every challenge into a moment of wisdom and growth.