I am, by no means, an enlightened person.

I think it was Sketcho Shiva who said something along the lines that it’s human nature to want to attach a story to events thus creating an anchor that provides a sense of certainty in turbulent times. This is the foundation of a lot of religious dogma and belief. If something is not understood, create a story around that space to provide a sense of comfort.

We know that Trump has brought our society to a point where previously abnormal expression has been normalized. Part of the result of this is that fringe-thinkers, now more than ever, feel comfortable in making known their theories.

I have a friend who’s spent his life studying his soul and spirit. He considers himself highly evolved because of his effort. Today, he sees as expert persons with little credibility (if you really research their backgrounds) and sees as conspirators and liers persons who have spent their lives becoming experts in a field. Is that a contradiction?

In the face of highly detailed prose with characters and colored hats and world domination about billionaires needing more, I still subscribe to the thought that the simplest explanation is most often the correct explanation.

It’s a cliche but I observe in you, my friend, a certain smugness that comes from being confident in ingnorance. Of course, I doubt that I know what I’m talking about.

I am gathering a lot of material for my next novel. Thanks.