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Spoken Word LIVE: Wisdom
Finding Wisdom in Life's Unscripted Journey
This is a recap of Joshua T. Berglan's "Spoken Word LIVE" broadcast. When the word **WISDOM** was drawn, it sparked an honest conversation about personal growth, truth, and self-discovery. Scroll down to explore the core themes from the talk.
The Journey to Wisdom
The path to wisdom is not always straightforward. It involves listening, learning, and often, unlearning what we thought we knew. This section explores the initial steps of the journey: discerning when to speak, learning from experience, and finding truth within.
The Power of Silence
Joshua reflects on his five-year hiatus from live speaking, driven by a fear that what came from his heart might not be pleasant. This period of silence became a lesson in itself—the wisdom to not speak until you are sure of what you need to say, a powerful counterpoint to a world that encourages instant reaction.
Lessons from Experience
He shares hard lessons learned as an evangelist, where he did damage by speaking without a true foundation. This experience taught him the necessity of seeking wisdom in the right places and the danger of acting on emotion or external pressure without internal alignment.
Internal vs. External Truth
A key realization was that the truth he needed was inside him, not outside. He learned that while wise counsel is valuable, it's ineffective if we don't have the "ears to hear" it. True guidance comes from honoring one's own relationship with God and self, rather than blindly following external forces.
The Journey of Unlearning
A significant part of gaining wisdom is the process of "unlearning." This involves candidly stepping away from teachings that prove untrue to honor a more personal and authentic path.
The Serenity Prayer:
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Joshua reflects on this prayer as a guide to stop forcing things and jumping ahead of the process, a reminder to let life unfold as it should.
Learning from Mistakes:
He emphasizes that even significant errors and "hard lessons" are not wasted. They are often the greatest catalysts for generating profound wisdom, creating the ability to offer sound counsel to others from a place of experience.
The Humbling Process:
The grace found in public failure can be a gift. Being humbled enough to pause, seek counsel, and discover one's own authentic truth is a crucial step towards genuine wisdom. It was the wisdom to "shut my mouth" that stopped him from causing more harm.
Your Unique Purpose & Influence
Everyone has a purpose and an undeniable influence on the world around them. This section explores the impact of your story and the vital roles we all play, whether visible or not.
The Power of Your Story
Joshua passionately argues that your personal truth and lived experience are more valuable than mere opinions. He encourages everyone to use their voice, because a glimpse of your story could give someone else the hope they need to carry on. Your influence is present in every interaction, every day.
Interactive Diagram: The Two Sides of Impact
Joshua challenges the notion that only those in the spotlight are "stars." True power often lies behind the scenes. Both roles are essential and create a complete picture of success.
The Star
In front of the camera, on the red carpet. The visible face of a project.
The Power Behind
The producers, writers, and crew. The essential force that makes it all happen.
Overcoming & The Path of Surrender
Drawing from a raw and honest past, Joshua shares the ultimate wisdom he gained: the power of surrender. This is the turning point from an unmanageable life to one of purpose.
From Unmanageable to Purpose
He speaks candidly about his past—jail, addiction, loss—to illustrate a life that was completely out of control. This wasn't a story of defeat, but the necessary foundation for the most important decision he ever made.
Surrendering to a Creator
The greatest words he ever spoke were, "Take my life, it's yours." He describes this surrender not as giving up, but as acknowledging that a creator has the "instruction booklet" for life. This direct relationship, he believes, is the only way to find the right path and operate as intended.
Gratitude and a Vision for the Future
The broadcast concludes with heartfelt gratitude and an inspiring vision for what's next, grounded in the wisdom that "the only thing that matters is now."
Joshua shares his goal of building **500 media empowerment centers** worldwide to lift people out of poverty, break cycles of addiction, and empower individuals to step into their God-given purpose.
This vision is not just a future dream; it's a call to action rooted in the present moment—to live out your truth now.
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