Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: RE: Emotions vs. rational thinking

[Michael D (ohanamd]

I have a different point of view about rational and emotional.  I think that
both, along with the body, are best used as advisors and not as directors.
All 3 give us useful information; all 3 give us information that will take
us in directions that aren't in our best interests.

I also agree that all 3 are so entwined that it's difficult to thoroughly
distinguish them.  Our rationality is influenced by our emotions.  Our
emotions are influenced by our rationality.  Our bodies influence both and
are influenced in return.

The best course, I believe, is to honor all 3 equally and to make none of
them the ruler of our lives.  Sometimes, I believe, the highest choice is
something different than what either emotions or rationality or body say.
If we were limited to what they say, most of the creativity, innovation, and
discoveries in the world would be wiped out.

In the issue of cats and the environment, I think the solution isn't either
an emotional solution or a rational solution.

Namaste,
Michael
Heart Song Community
Santa Fe, NM


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