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LadyHugs -> RE: expertise - who is worth listening to? (6/8/2007 7:55:42 AM)
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Dear LadyEllen, Ladies and Gentlemen;
In my mind's eyes, there can be expertise in a great many areas. Some of the best advice comes from surprising people, youngster's who have not been buggered up with prejudices and or politics, seeing through the eyes of unclouded vision. Art Linkletter's--Kids say the darnest things comes to mind. (Yes, I'm that ancient) It was humor then but, there were surprises said that took some thought.
In my mind's eyes I see, expertise is for others to place on me as to give some measure to the worth and weight of the words I use and the information I dole out, otherwise it might be too intense and or might hurt feelings of those who inquire and the feelings I want them to avoid, is the discomfort of being niave. I have found that letting those who ask me questions, are more inspired when they can regulate the information, knowledge and or skills themselves and I follow their pace.
In my mind's eyes I see, those who have great grasps on information, knowledge, experiences, competent and or proficient in their skills, knowledge, information, how they came to learn that skill, roots of the skills and branches such can lead into--have my attention. Information and knowledge is power. Yet, not one soul has an monopoly on knowledge, information and or skills. This is why each person may/can/will be a 'keeper' of knowledge, information and or skills until it is passed to the 'new guardians and or guards.' Perhaps the concept of being a vessel may work.
So, as an individual one asks, who is worth listening to-- I would say everybody that your ears and gut instincts tells you to listen to. Any who are consistant and has multi-levels/layers of information that may quickly respond to the inquiry and may be validated as fact, workable and or such by independent sources that have similiar experiences. One's ear will pick up what is important to the mind and it's logic and or creativity.
If individuals understand in gathering knowledge, information and or skills are sewing their own tapestry, creating a one of a kind pattern and or style, each thread of information, knowledge, experiences, skills learned, etc., are woven into our minds. Weakness in these threads are from those who have never put such knowledge, skills and or information into practice in real time form. It takes personal growth to begin the process of seeing weak threads and those that are strong. Those who can problem solve and those who cannot.
Regardless, it is up to the individual to deem another as an expert in the variety of areas. Unfortunately, Collarme does not have a box to tick off levels of proficiency that thrusts the term expert into a diminished state. However, one must use what is at their disposal and explain further in their profiles if they so choose.
I do enjoy reading what others have to say in forums, as there may be an opportunity to share what I have come to know first hand. I enjoy being inspired and hopefully inspire others. These are the people worth listening to.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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