Originally posted by normhead Ya, well then is your house built on rock? Do you wear diverse fabrics (like cotton and polyester?) How much of this wisdom do you buy into?
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I define "wisdom" as a matter of living in accordance with the way the Universe really is, regardless of what I'd like it to be, to the extent I can understand it. Living wisely is the key to living the best life one can. As to these specific issues, I have to say I've never understood that thing about putting plant and animal fibers in the same piece of cloth. And, while my house is not built on the rock, it is more than 450 feet above 1992 sea levels, not located in a flood plain, has a very low probability of seismic accelleration, almost no risk of damage from tornadoes or hurricanes, and well protected by mountains on three sides. A frame house, the studs are actually 2x4 (as opposed to "nominal dimensions"), made of oak, not pine, and located 12" on center. "They don't make 'em like that anymore."
Oh, and I do sin in one respect: I sometimes violate the provision, "neither shalt thou trim the edges of thy beard."
But as to the original issue, I do think it wise, when one can reasonably predict the natural and probable outcome of a particular situation, then wisdom dictates advance preparation. I'm in complete agreement with @Monochrome and @Brewmaster15. As Isaac Newton said (second law of thermodynamics): "Change is."