Insanity

The truly insane are incapable of behaving sanely. This is an important realization for those of us in an overcrowded world. There are subtle and less subtle forms of insanity. Some insanity is brought on by the use of mind-bending drugs or too much alcohol. For those less fortunate, insanity is simply a genetic state of being. And, as people live longer and longer, insanity often comes with cerebral aging and deterioration. The best way to test one's own sanity is in the company of truthful and loving friends. Isolation is a path to insanity for most of us. It is the rare person who can weather isolation with a sane mind. I have worked with the insane for many years. I have also been confronted with insanity in my family and in others, with whom I have had various relationships. Insanity breeds fear and cruelty. Sanity is maintained with love and by loving. Once lost, sanity is extremely hard to recover. I strive to maintain my sanity with my daily practice.