Welcome to Day 1835 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Ability to Forget – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1835 of our trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase wisdom and create a living legacy. Proverbs 16:16 says, "How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver!" If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget. Today’s quote is from Croft M. Pentz, and it is, “A retentive memory is often a good thing, but the ability to forget can be a token of greatness.”

Ability to Forget

I believe that all of us desire to have a good memory, but what we retain is of utmost importance. As I have studied people, I have realized that there are essentially three types of personalities that determine what is vital to remember and how they make decisions and choices. One type is focused on the past, and their outlook, decisions, and choices are driven by their past experiences. The next kind of person is focused on the present; their outlook, decisions, and choices are driven by what they are currently experiencing. Finally, the third type of person is focused on the future. This person makes decisions based on what they perceive of the future and is more forward-looking on their outlook, decisions, and choices. All three of these types of persons’ outlooks control what and how they tend to remember. The past-oriented can remember more finite details of past events. The present-oriented can remember valuable information vital to their present situation but may not reflect on the past, nor project the future. A future-oriented person remembers very few finite details of the past, including the very recent past, unless it is essential to their success for the future. I am personally rooted in this third category. I do not remember many details of the past whether it was 50 years ago or five days ago. I am always focusing on the future. I tend not to remember unless it is required information for future success like passwords, financial information, appointments, deadlines, or information needed to function well. I can easily remember that which is vital to the future. On the other hand, Granny tends to be past-oriented, and she can remember finite details and trivia of the distant and not so distant past especially relationship-related, but can’t recall details of financial information she may have worked on from last week. All three types have strengths and weaknesses, and God made us how we are for His honor and glory. That being said, we need to forget that which is negative and destructive but cling to that which is good and beneficial. Remember God’s goodness to us in the past, so we can actively live for Him in the future. Philippians 3:12-16 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection.  But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.  If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the progress we have already made. As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy. If you would like to listen to any of our past 1834 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called Wisdom Notes, please email me at guthrie@wisdom-trek.com. Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through the Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this trek together, let us always:

1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
2. Love Unconditionally
3. Listen Intentionally
4. Learn Continuously
5. Lend to others Generously
6. Lead with Integrity
7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you tomorrow for more daily wisdom!