How are people taught to reason? Does it come naturally, or is it learned? Is reason a by-product of philosophy’s tendency to bounce around the word ‘therefore’ when coming to its conclusions? Reason can complicate matters. It is an important skill, but employ it wisely. Do not discount those things you cannot rationally – reasonably – explain. Not knowing the how or why of something is no reason to disregard it. In good time everything comes clear – if something does not make sense immediately, trust that it will. Being capable of understanding is more valuable than being able to reason. Reason can divert one’s attention from the truth and diverted attention is called not concentrating. It is vital to concentrate when searching for the truth.
You react because another acts towards you in a certain way. For instance, the reason a person shoots dead an intruder is because the intruder is trespassing. That is not reason enough. The reason a person assassinates another’s character is because they have low self-esteem. That is not reason enough. You cannot always excuse an action because there is a reason behind it. The reason for a genocide is a hatred. A fear. Those reasons are never reason enough.
Giving valid reasons for your actions makes sense if you feel the need to explain yourself to other people. Some people feel that need. Some people feel the need to make others explain themselves. Who is anyone to make another person explain themselves? That need that people have, makes me smile. Like policemen they stand, demanding disclosure. You cannot force disclosure if you want the truth. Ask nicely and you might get an explanation, which is better than being given a reason. However. Give reasons if you feel you need to. Be sure they explain themselves. It is not to say that the reasons you give will be met with approval, but give them anyway. They open dialogue.
C.J. Birch
C.J. Birch 
Say what you mean – Blog No. 26
Take control of what you tell people. Moderate your own comments before you make them. People do not need to know your every negative thought, know that. There are too many people talking noisily about nothing in this world. There are too many people following roads that go nowhere, giving a running commentary on their travelling experience. The true journey only begins when your feet find the right road. That is when you touch base with something sacred and your commentary becomes relevant. You will hear yourself clearly when your say-so is from your heart. Others will hear you clearly, too. Understand that until the moment – the psychological moment – that your commentary becomes relevant to you, you are confined to the corners of your life. Speaking from your own periphery is pointless. Speak directly to – and from – your core. Realise that sometimes you may surprise yourself with the things you say. Get used to being forthright, but practice not speaking your every thought. You are asking someone else to listen when you open your mouth. That is the way of humans. Make sure when you ask someone to listen to you, you have something to contribute to their day. That is the first thing. Out of respect, do not waste another’s time by whining in their ears. That makes two of you tired and contributes nothing to either of your lives. Speak to be understood. To do that – understand yourself. Observe yourself without judging your behaviours. That will bring you a new understanding and a new wisdom that you will find it relevant to share. Watch yourself change, evolve. Give yourself permission to grow. You will find that you do.
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