Re: feelings as guidance system for conscience right and wrong, not for "REASONS".

All of my life, I've often found sarcasm to be part of the height of wisdom. Actually, people's objection to it is that it is a "non-negotiable" analysis/commentary of the situation (objective truth) which people can't help but feel foolish when they hear it put so succinctly. So, if sarcasm has become a habit, be encouraged that you are sane, but because people do take it personally, I've learned to simply be "opinionated" (even that needs control).

In my understanding, the most common personal problem in the world is the identity crisis (and ultimately may be the only one). Many people often choose a "hero" to emulate or someone to "look up to" (T.V. character, etc.) or choose to have a certain kind of "personality" that distracts us from being who we really are (our true NATURE). This represents a conflict (crisis in IDENTITY). If a bird tried to be a tiger, there would necessarily be a "problem"/conflict.

Coming from a dysfunctional family, I always felt pressure to be "other than SELF" and felt like a constant failure because I wouldn't be. When I outlived my whole family, I became free to discover who I really am (SELF) and be that person (now I'm arrogant).