Why do we make bad decisions?

[Sir Darius the Clairvoyent]

We all know that a chicken salad is better for you than a Big Mac. Yet many eat way more Big Mac than salad. Even if this is not a problem for you, I think it is safe to say that we humans often do things we know are bad for us, while avoiding actions that would lead to growth, to a greater or lesser degree.

 

I find this perplexing. It is almost like you are not one entity, but a series of competing ones, some acting against your (you as in the sense it is useally used) best interrest. 
 

I guess much of it might be down to the discrepancy between the our biological nature, the environment it is adapted to and a failure to readjust to modernity.

 

What do you think?

[Nungali]

5 hours ago, Sir Darius the Clairvoyent said:

We all know that a chicken salad is better for you than a Big Mac. Yet many eat way more Big Mac than salad. Even if this is not a problem for you, I think it is safe to say that we humans often do things we know are bad for us, while avoiding actions that would lead to growth, to a greater or lesser degree.

 

I find this perplexing. It is almost like you are not one entity, but a series of competing ones, some acting against your (you as in the sense it is useally used) best interrest. 
 

I guess much of it might be down to the discrepancy between the our biological nature, the environment it is adapted to and a failure to readjust to modernity.

 

What do you think?

 

 

There you have it ! 

 

"almost like '     

 

Thats why in magick we have an internal hierarchy ;  some 'entities' have simple jobs , like those of the autonomous nervous system  ( eg. we dont have to consciously force our breath in and out to stay alive or consciously regulate digestion etc .  These forces  should have no say in directing and controlling the 'organisms ' that we are . In between these extremities are all sorts of forces with various degrees of independence .  At the top is the 'King' . Thats why magicians are often shown wearing a crown .

 

Imagine the 'happy farm' it has a good farmer ( the 'King' ) knowing what he is doing , treating all the animals in the right way , specific to themselves ; showing a balance of kindness and discipline , regulating and keeping the environment healthy , everything , when in harmony, can nearly run itself, and that allows Framer to get on with other more important projects .

 

Then consider a farm in chaos with no fencing , all the animals running amok, doing what they want here and there  and the farmer in the midst ... nit even knowing he is supposed to be a farmer .

 

Sorting all this out is and essential part of life (for the magician )  and  'life' (especially this lesson ) and the skill of the Master Magician , is becoming 'master' of this realm  within yourself ... its  a core and central part of second degree initiation .

[Cobie]

6 hours ago, Sir Darius the Clairvoyent said:

We all know that a chicken salad is better for you than a Big Mac. Yet many eat way more Big Mac than salad.  … I find this perplexing. … What do you think?

When making a resolution with the conscious part of the brain only, often the unconscious part overrides it.

[-ꦥꦏ꧀ ꦱꦠꦿꦶꦪꦺꦴ-]

6 hours ago, Sir Darius the Clairvoyent said:

What do you think?

Have you ever tried a McSpicy?

[old3bob]

22 minutes ago, Cobie said:

When making a resolution with the conscious part of the brain only, often the unconscious part overrides it.

 

besides we are immortal and can get away with it....(not)