Does anyone else wish that they were more knowledgeable? On all manner of things?

Question

I sometimes think that I could have a better vocabulary, or know more about interesting books, or politics or just things. I even wish I was more quick witted with a real good comeback sometimes.

Where would you get the idea that im suffering? Did you just randomly pick a question to add a negative answer to?

Oh, never mind. I see your an atheist. Your the one suffering.

I could see where that would work if my desire was to be something that was empty in meaning. But its not. I dont wish to change who I am but just to become more of something that I admire.

Answer 1

Getting up in the morning and entering life wouldn't be an adventure if we had all the answers at once. Life is a growth process, trial and error. Pain from failure is a growth stimulus. In fact, the person who is not afraid of failure meets with success.

With the possibility of growth, life has potential. Looking at experiences with the realization that you don't know it all, but have the willingness to learn something new everyday is at its very least an exciting proposition.

Answer 2

These desires are the root of your suffering.

I'm not trying to be "negative", but you raised the idea that you are unhappy with who you are. I'm hinting that fulfilling those needs isn't the answer. Realizing the root of the desire is the answer.

Answer 3

Sure. One of the reasons I come here is to try and learn new things or learn about other peoples' opinions. (It's mostly a waste of time, though). I think constant learning makes us more well rounded individuals.

Answer 4

I pray for knowledge, but most of all wisdom, how to "use" the knowledge to Glorify God.

Knowledge is fleeting, and all is vanity, as we are only on this old earth for a very short time, I pray I have wisdom on how to apply my life for the Glory of God to help others be with Him for eternity.

Answer 5

we always are trying to perfect ourselves everyday