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Welcome to Day 2360 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8\xa0Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2360 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2360 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. \xa0 In today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we\u2019ll be delving into Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 from the New Living Translation. In these verses, the Teacher reflects on the cyclical nature of life and the appointed times for various activities. He contrasts the times of sorrow and joy, mourning and dancing, to emphasize the balance and rhythm of life. Let\u2019s uncover the profound insights found in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Verses 1-2: \u201cFor everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.\u201d The Teacher begins by acknowledging the cyclical nature of life and the appointed times for various activities. He recognizes that there is a time for every activity under heaven, including birth and death, planting and harvesting. What insights can we glean from the Teacher\u2019s reflections on the appointed times for different activities? The Teacher emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the appointed times for various activities. He recognizes that life is characterized by seasons, each with its own purpose and timing. Now, let\u2019s explore verses 3-5. \u201cA time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.\u201d The Teacher continues to contrast the times of sorrow and joy, mourning and dancing, to emphasize the balance and rhythm of life. He recognizes that there is a time for both destruction and construction, sadness and joy, mourning and dancing. What insights can we glean from the Teacher\u2019s reflections on the contrasting times of sorrow and joy? The Teacher highlights the balance and rhythm of life, acknowledging that there is a time for both sorrow and joy, mourning and dancing. He recognizes that life is characterized by a series of contrasts, each contributing to the richness of human experience. Now, let\u2019s examine verses 6-8. \u201cA time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.\u201d The Teacher continues to contrast various activities and emotions to emphasize the balance and rhythm of life. He acknowledges that there is a time for searching and a time for giving up, a time for keeping and a time for throwing away, a time for tearing and a time for mending. He also recognizes that there is a time for silence and a time for speech, a time for love and a time for hate, a time for war and a time for peace. What insights can we glean from the Teacher\u2019s reflections on the contrasting times of searching and quitting, keeping and throwing away, tearing and mending, silence and speech, love and hate, war and peace? The Teacher celebrates the...