I was in 7-11 when the person in front of me asked the cashier if the store has any remedy for diarrhea. He said that all pharmacies he went to were already closed. The cashier answered in the negative. The person then turned to us (other customers) and asked if based on conventional wisdom we know how to cure an upset stomach. I just stood there. My mind was blank. I was not helpful, knowledgeable, or curious.
I am not street smart. I do not know a lot of useful information. I have no strong opinions on issues. Sure, I was a girl scout (a cadette even) in high school, a staunch student leader in college, and a mountaineer for a time, but I can solve a quadratic equation faster than starting a fire. I can argue a case better than rallying the troops. I would rather search Google than recall information or make a calculated guess.
This is comforting and scary at the same time. It means I can change my mentality (and hence, my reality), but does it mean I lack conviction? It means I am open to new ideas, but does it mean I am easily manipulated? It means I rely on facts and verify them, but does it mean I discredit experience and emotions?
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