To be engrossed by something outside ourselves is a powerful antidote for the rational mind, the mind that so frequently has its head up its own ass-seeing things in such a narrow and darkly narcissistic way that it presents a colo-rectal theology, offering hope to no one.
In her book "Bird by Bird," Anne Lamott emphasizes the importance of engaging with the world beyond our self-centered thoughts. She argues that immersing ourselves in external experiences can effectively counteract the often limiting and self-absorbed nature of our rational mind. This shift in focus helps us to move away from a narrow perspective that can lead to isolated and unhelpful thinking.
Lamott's metaphor of the "colo-rectal theology" highlights the absurdity...
