Better to be Wise than Clever

Christopher Heffron of Franciscan Media suggests that people should prioritize tending to their own spiritual needs to avoid neglecting themselves while helping others. Using a quote from the poet Rumi, Heffron notes that while people often try to change the world through cleverness, true wisdom involves changing oneself.

The reflection warns against the tendency to soothe, nurture, and counsel others while ignoring one's own wounded heart. Heffron states that while the needs of others are important, it is foolish to lose oneself in daily strain, as a person cannot effectively serve others if they refuse to care for their own spirit.