Sages
From New Age Village
By David Gregg
(+Expression -Oration)
Sages are the wordsmiths of the world. They are the great communicators, and masters of verbal expression that in a characteristically fun-loving way, awaken us to the possibility of insight and wisdom. It's been humorously suggested that the Sage must not only have the last word, but the last 50,000. There may be some truth in this over exaggerated bit of levity, but as we shall learn, there is much more to the Sage than just the proverbial bag of wind.
The Sage is truly gifted at collecting and disseminating unique information that can make a difference in our lives. Natural performers, they have the remarkable ability to capture our attention, and simultaneously entertain us while they tickle our minds with valuable knowledge. Such gifts make them superb teachers, and their unparalleled skills at communication help them realize success as actors, authors, and speakers. Sages also have a natural affinity for humor, and can be outstanding comedians, with a special flair for the outrageous and the absurd.
If there is a common thread that links most Sages, it might be their natural inclination to teach. Although wise and perceptive, a Sage's brand of teaching need not be formal or suffer from the stale reek of academia. Important lessons can be taught through the use of satire, humor, or playful banter. As educators, Sages will sometimes delude themselves into believing everything they say is true, but if they simply remember to use the default wiring that allows them to touch life lightly, they can be the greatest of teachers.
Sages can also excel at bending the truth. In their darker mode, they can be masters of deceit, manipulating and distorting the facts to suit their own self interests. Used car salesmen come to mind, or those oily $500 an hour lawyers we just love to hate.
Humorously, in the negative pole of Oration, Sages can be like human flycatchers, with mouths perpetually open as they pummel their victims with an endless barrage of tornado-like verbiage. The path of destruction left during the wake of such Sage-inspired word rubble rarely leaves room for a rebuttal. Thus, it appears an unwritten law in the Universe might be: Never argue with a Sage!
As revealed, Sages can be great "drama queens." Loving to be the center of attention, Sages have been known to occasionally throw tantrums with the histrionic intensity reminiscent of a Messiah being nailed to a cross. It seems the consummate acting talents of the Sage will not be denied, and this can be one of the greatest challenges for them. Sages tend to metaphorically live life on stage, performing and basking in the applause from their audience rather than living with an intention to communicate and make connections with others. This strong need for being in the public eye can sometimes be their shortcoming when it comes to addressing the needs of others. Sometimes Sages are just too wrapped up in their own soap operas.
Despite these shortcomings, Sages are just plain fun, and they never cease to amaze us with their taste for aesthetics and the artistic sensibilities they bring to all endeavors. With their sparkling wit, theatrical flair, and a seemingly endless reservoir of fascinating stories, Sages can entertain those around them for hours on end. Colorful, scintillating, expressive, charming, perceptive, dynamic, and rarely boring, Sages stand out in the crowd. Whether they choose to be outrageous or informative, the Sage is an insightful emissary of the human condition, masterfully bridging playfulness with wisdom. They may try to claim center stage, but then again, the Sage has something to say.
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