Logic and Wisdom

It’s no secret that I’m a huge Star Trek fan. Because of a quirk of circumstance, it’s actually documented that I was a fan when I was just three years old and the original series itself was only a few months old. In one of the movies – the sixth one for the original series: “Undiscovered Country,” Spock tells Lt. Valeris that logic is not everything. “Logic, logic and logic,” he says. “Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris. Not the end of it.” Recently I was reminded that logic is a necessary part of thinking. Logic is required for planning. Logic allows you to anticipate what’s coming and offers options for best methods for dealing with what comes. Logic allows you to measure the viability and value of various choices and courses of action. Logic, however, requires analysis and that takes time. No matter how fast you think, if you have to consider and choose from multiple options, it takes time. Logic is a conscious protocol. Our subconscious minds are not… – – – – – – – – – The remainder of this essay can be found in the book “Farther Down The Road” Farther Down the Road – Where does your life’s road lead? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTJ1B2QR