In my area, we have a tabloid-size paper devoted to cartoons--ranging from the political to the absurd. In a recent issue, a one-panel 'toon features two men dressed as gurus. Above one man's head was the word 'Wisdom.' Above the other man's head was the word 'Validation.' Clamoring throngs of people gathered at the feet of the representative of Validation. Only one person was reaching for Wisdom.
This cartoon makes a powerful, albeit obvious statement about modern culture--and maybe about cultures past. The statement makes me want to cut the cartoon out of the paper and tape it in my ever-growing book of things to ponder and contemplate. But the statement made provokes my favorite question-word: WHY?
Why seek validation instead of wisdom? Why are there so few people willing to make the journey towards true wisdom? Why do people think external validation is going to bring them long-lasting happiness?
These and many more rhetorical questions could be fodder for more posts here at Dining with the Divine. After all, this blog *is* about food for thought. ;-) But I do need some time to write down the results of my contemplations. So I'll be back later with at least a few stabs at my own questions.
Till then...
BB,
Rev. Kat ^.^
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