understanding ii – the ode.

understanding is the midwife between assimilation and replication.
It’s the proof that you have substance, although not seen, and the token that reveals that you can give it.
understanding proves that you have the practical know-how. 
it’s the midwife that helps birth fruit from the womb of a body of knowledge.
it’s the proof that you really apprehended what you tried to comprehend.

understanding makes wisdom profitable. 
it’s the distillation of knowledge.
it gives logical interpretation.

understanding helps creativity.
it qualifies you to put a spin on things.
it helps you build on existing foundations and structures.

understanding helps you profit from patterns and principles.
it’s what stewards your visions.
it’s the beginning of making theory practical.

wisdom, knowledge and understanding are three peas in a pod and I strongly believe that the greatest of these three is understanding. 

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” - Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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