Why We Ignore Simple Wisdoms That Are For Our Own Good
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Why do we frequently and repeatedly dismiss simple wisdoms, the inner guided messages that we get that are obviously for our own good? Messages such as, “Don’t stay up late, you’re already tired and have to get up early tomorrow,” “Don’t ask him about it now, wait till a better time when he can give you his attention.” Or, they can be as basic a message as “Drink more water, you’re dehydrated.” You might call these common sense messages – yet, we commonly ignore them.
Humans appear as beautiful fractals of nature, seemingly unable at times to change their behavioral patterns.
But most often, not changing what we know is best for us, is a result of exercising our habit for instant gratification. We’re short-sighted and not concerned about the eventual repercussions…as evidenced by the historical and political problems that consistently repeat themselves. But more often, it’s because we haven’t formed habits that make us want to self-correct. (more…)















