Dichotomy Monday

From Greek διχοτομία (dichotomia), “a cutting in two”

The Gist

You have 2 minds: reactive and rational. You can’t change that. You need to befriend 2 of your minds.

The Declaration of Acknowledgment

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One must acknowledge the fundamental duality of human nature. An ancient, emotional mind shares consciousness with a modern, rational one. Their conflicting desires create the central tension of human experience. By recognizing this division without judgment, one takes the first step toward sovereignty. One may remain controlled by emotions and feelings without acknowledging the duality. Or one may observe this internal struggle and try to master the reality. The duality is not a problem to be solved, but an essential part of human being one should learn to live with. This internal landscape requires constant navigation, where neither side should be eliminated but rather understood and harmonized through daily practice and mindful attention to their distinct voices and purposes in shaping one’s path forward.