Understanding others is knowledge

To have knowledge, is to see the multifaceted world around you.

To see a world that doesn't revolve around you,

A world that would live on--albeit a little differently-- without you.

Knowledge is not hard to find

And knowledge is madness.

Understanding oneself is enlightenment

To be enlightened is to see yourself in all your glory,

It is a step above knowledge.

It's contentment in one's pivotal insignificance

And acceptance of flaws and scars, truth and pain.

Enlightenment is difficult

And enlightenment is peace.