Much of life depends on a few big ideas that drive decision-making.  In the following lesson, Stonestreet examines why it is imperative not only to understand how you see life, but how others see it as well.  In a confusing and constantly changing swirl of ideas and decisions, we all need an anchor, a set of principles, to guide our lives.

It is not enough to simply know things—intellectual assent does not lead us anywhere. Only when we attempt to live differently based upon the truths we have learned do we begin to demonstrate wisdom.  This process of learning, organizing, and making sense of things is where our life begins to have meaning.  What is your life philosophy?

fact  n. something that actually exists; reality; truth

un·der·stand·ing n. mental process of a person who comprehends; personal interpretation

wis·dom  n. knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.