Don't Go There

     When you are trying to determine the why, don't go to a fantasy world, don't take shortcuts to answers not based on facts.
     Fact #1  Our brain power is limited, and we may never know the why of many conditions and situations.
     Fact #2  Our imagination and creativity may invent answers that aren't true.  We may alleviate fears and seek comfort from self-made explanations.
     Fact #3  Science can provide most reasons why: genetic predisposition, exposure to virus, bacteria or pollution, being in a dangerous place at a bad time, or other natural phenomena.
     Fact #4  We may not seek or may ignore truth because we prefer preconceived opinions which may have been handed down for generations.
     Fact #5  We may expect justice, karma, punishment, or reward to influence outcomes.
     Fact #6  We may want to remain childlike instead of facing the grownup world of independence, responsibility, and accountability.  We may blame or credit predestination and other outside influences for controlling our lives.
     The why may never be determined.  We need to live with the unknown while seeking the truth.  Fantasy, illusion, magical thinking - don't go there.