How do I become a deeper and more thoughtful person?

Question

How do I become a deeper and more thoughtful person?
Im a teenager but I wish I were wiser. Does this only come with age?

Answer

Your desire to be wiser shows you are on the right road. Theres a saying quotthe more you know, the more you realize you dont knowquot that I have found to be very true.brI was a pretty stupid teenager because I thought I knew quite a bit. In reality, I was dishonest, destructive, and disrespectful of others.. mostly because I wanted to impress others and get them to like me. I found that I had groups of friends those who put me down that I tried to impress by putting others down... and those who were much less popular who I could be myself around. It took me a long time to realize that my desire to be with the first group was my undoing. Well, enough about me... it took me a long time to learn to like myself and become a deeper person because I had to backtrack and find a better road. So, in my case, age was a bigger factor than for many.brMy advice is to be honest with yourself and the people who are important to you. To recognize when people are unkind to yourself and others... not for the purpose of holding a grudge, but to either steer clear of them if they hurt you, or confronting them honestly. These people will stunt your growth as a person if you allow them to continue.brOther things that may helpbrLearn the art of listening.. not just hearing.brChoose the life paths that inspire YOU without worrying about ridicule from others. Dont choose paths out of fear.brIts better to lead by example than to try and control others.brBe genuine. There is nothing more beautiful than a genuine smile!brThat fact that you are looking at yourself now is a very good sign... good for you. Everybody makes mistakes, but the key is to try and learn from them. Happy trails!