Wisdom is a difficult word to define, because it’s very definition is multifaceted, with a myriad of conscious and underlying layers, threads of fiber which give life to the heart of its very meaning. Through experiences, through the art of life, insights can be gained into the intrinsic nature of wisdom. One way wisdom can reveal itself is through craft, through one’s connectivity to reality as well as to the cosmos, which are …showed first 75 words of 1225 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1225 total…craft and through self-reflection. Both women went on a journey to attain a wise state of being, and while Bender found her sense of place on her journey, Needleman is still just beginning to realize what she needs to do in order to find that sense of place. Many people have or will encounter those stages of the quest; therefore both perspectives, as seen in conjunction with the insights of Pannikar, are invaluable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**