Being Reason-able
Reason : To think about this topic, we need to begin with a definition or two... Reason can be defined as “ the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.” To define logic, one explains that it is “reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.” Operating from a place of reason requires the ability to engage in a scientific manner of thinking. The times that we are living through right now require a specific skillset based on facts, research, testing and the seeking of consistent results. It has been far too long to remember when we were not manipulated in some way by fear mongering, conspiracy theories, conjecture and out and out personal, mostly uninformed, opinion. Can we, should we allow this kind of misinformation rule the day? OR can we cultivate our skillset and manage our fear in a scientific manner in order to be reasonable and to move beyond our current conundrum? That is the question for each one of us to