Lately we hear of people doing strange things from silly to violent. Domestic violence, protesting for action that is contrary to your well being and even the gun toting fool in Nova Scotia.

I am no medical Doctor, but I have a question that might shine a light on a reason. Being isolated and staying at home – are we spending too much time walking the halls of our own minds,

I think if we retreat far enough into the deep closets of our mind we find the real truth of who we perceive we are and – some can’t handle that.

Instead of saying how can I use this inner mental confrontation to become a better person, some may well act out to achieve their fifteen minutes of fame. We all get fifteen minutes you know, whether it’s winning a lottery or being recognized for some achievement in our community or social circle. Personally I got a half hour and it’s nice but it is not what it’s cracked up to be. Success comes with a lot of skinned knees and bruises. At the end there is still the question – could I have done more to help others?

Then there are those who for what ever reason failed to live up to their own expectations. When a period of isolation, withdrawal – I think some feel it is there time to be noticed. For some it’s expressed in a negative way. I feel that is why it’s important to stay in touch with others even in a virtual way.

It good to spend some time inside the inner walls of our mind but it’s not good to live there.

Fred Steele