Roughly 2,000 years ago, King Solomon wrote a moving letter addressed to the Jewish people of his generation. His wisdom in that letter has transcended every generation to ours, now captured in the 21st book of the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes.
“To everything there is a season . . .” writes King Solomon.
“[A] time for every purpose under Heaven:
. . . A time to keep silent,
And a time to speak;
. . . A time to tear down;
A time to plant . . .
. . . A time of war,
And a time of peace.”
King Solomon makes clear that this wisdom applies far and wide to virtually every season and cycle of our lives, both individually and collectively. From life itself to societies at large. From small-scale economies to worldwide economic powerhouses. From the smallest grassroots movements to the world’s most influential political parties and ideologies….