Just Because

The dictionary app gives the definition of knowledge as: acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation...Knowledge is a powerful tool.  It can save us, heal us, protect us....kill us.  

Knowledge is probably more attainable today than it ever has been in the last few thousand years.  Its quest literally sits at the ends of fingertips that hover above a keyboard.  It is available and for the most part free, to anyone who is in need of more information, regardless of the subject matter.

Knowledge can be gathered by reading or being shown how to do some particular task.  YouTube is a phenomenal place to learn just about anything that is of interest to a person.  For instance, I now know that in order to take the headlight lens out of the car, the entire front bumper must be removed from the vehicle.  More than I wanted to deal with, but at least I know how it's done.

There are times when a super knowledgeable person can have all that data backfire on them.  This usually happens when others are not impressed with the constant spew of factual facts and the title of know-it-all comes into play.  But, know-it-alls are usually too busy being full of knowledge to notice their audience has left the building.

Then there are times when the knowledge needs to be kept to oneself.  Times like this occur when the knowledge becomes hurtful to others.  Examples of this could be telling someone their child is overweight, letting someone know their hairstyle looks terrible, or pointing out other obvious facts.  Most people have their own inner knowledge, when it comes to things like this and most do not appreciate being chosen as the recipient of someone who thinks stating the facts is the thing to do.

Sharing knowledge without kindness is mean.  So, just because your knowledge may be true, does not necessitate it coming out of your mouth....and knowing this leads to wisdom.