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Wisdom is not a state of consciousness as some spiritual teachings make it sound. It’s an attribute of enlightenment, and neither enlightenment nor wisdom happen through a balanced, unchanging, static state of mind; they happen through your process. A process consists of changing and evolving states of mind, not just one way of being. It’s a growth trajectory, not a fixed condition.
If you really want to heal, grow, and develop wisdom, don’t try to achieve a permanent, supposedly wise state of mind. This approach is a misguided Western interpretation of Eastern philosophy. You’re always in process. Everything happening in your life is meaningful information meant to awaken you to something new. Each problem you encounter is a new riddle, a challenge designed to spur you on to the next level of consciousness. What messes up your life is the seed of your wisdom. Use your depression, anxiety, attention deficit, bipolar, relationship problems, etc. as the raw material for your growth. This will lead to true healing, change, and success.