I said something about the mess that most of us live in and what I meant was that rationality and logic – by themselves – can often lead us away from the truth – from a sense of reality that takes in a sufficiently wide view of what’s going on out there and inside us. In the case under discussion, the wilful ignoring of the fact that she was (very understandably) spitting fury. But because she was confined to a logical analysis (she was after all a very capable lawyer working at high levels of government) and the consequent plans of action, she had decided to commit suicide. I hasten to add that the plan has not (yet) been acted upon.
How easy it is to go mad; to go off track into the wasteland.
What constant attention has to be paid, what temptations have to be resisted . . . in order to stay sane.
One could say that staying sane is one of our high priority duties.
The best way is an ordinary, every day conversation with friends, colleagues and family.
I’ve got a secret . . .
Tell me about it.