Comments on: When You Feel Smart

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:43:30 +0000

It feels good when I find I’m pretty good at something. Because I’m usually well aware of where I’m not very good. God has a way of protecting us from pride if we’ll open our eyes. 🙂

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:28:12 +0000

A great reminder, Lisa. My problem sometimes is that I don’t feel smart enough. I guess, both apply. Trying not to compare ourselves with others is what works best.
I’m currently addicted to a word puzzle called Waffle!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:48:55 +0000

I can’t do Sudoku puzzles at all. it’s so confusing to me. But I see where you’re coming from.
visiting today from AnythingGoesLinky 397 #5&6

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:59:02 +0000

This reminds me of one time when I thought I had been so deep in meditation that the time had flown by (usually I’m distracted by innumerable thoughts), but then I realized I had set my timer for 5 minutes instead of 20! I had to laugh at my lack of awareness just when I thought I was being so mindful.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:00:20 +0000

This is a great post! I appreciate your point that we’re all human and doing the best that we can. That is important to keep in mind.

By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog

Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:27:52 +0000

This is such a wonderful reminder, Lisa! It seems like there’s always this struggle to know that we’re smarter. I love the quote about never feeling superior to others. After all, even our intelligence is a gift from God. My husband and I have been discussing this topic lately, too. My conclusion is that, like the verse that says give me neither riches nor poverty, I am thankful that I don’t have an IQ that makes it difficult to rely on God instead of my own intellect.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:39:48 +0000

Such great points here, Lisa. You have so many good lessons this year about being “human.” I love the Tibetan prayer! Love and blessings to you!

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:53 +0000

i completely agree, Lisa … nothing like getting to the end of a puzzle and realizing that way back somewhere you put down a wrong number and ALL that work is out the window!

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:55:30 +0000

My exercise in building brain cells and humility is Spanish lessons on Duolingo. I sail along making all kinds of progress until I get a new verb conjugation—and then it’s back to Kindergarten!