Just looking for work, and I discover this!? I try to remember that my mind contains many parts...the part that creates logical constructs and analyzes systems is just one of the parts, not the whole thing. It cannot provide the solution to survival by itself.
Our minds, our systems, and our solutions require us to create them. We have the ability to analyze, feel, empathize, sacrifice, surrender, love, grasp, need, and many other subtle variations. We are illogical beings in many cases. If I can recognize when logic serves the goal and when it does not, I am progressing. This discussion has drawn some beautiful minds to it, allowed some passionate and well constructed perspectives to be shared, and just about everyone who has spoken has expressed some level of acceptance (at least for each other). Focusing on developing my own ability to accept people who I don't share much in common with has proven to be a wonderful skill. It helps me let go of my frustration, avoid developing bitter feelings and memories, and generally just feel better. And I am not even that good at it (yet)! But I am good at ecology, and analyzing systems, and what I recognize is that no system is chaos, a malfunctioning system creates sadness (or anger, or despair), and a good system can create joy and love. Every human system contains logical and illogical components. None will be perfect, and I can and will love imperfection, nurture it, and finally let go of it (what a relief letting go is). Does this qualify me to be a GS-11 in northern California? I know a bit about forests, plant communities, and nutrient cycling. Sure sounds like it could be a fun job. I encourage you all to keep the discussion pointed, clear, and I promise to try to keep the love alive! Jed :)
