Is Everybody Happy?

There are dangers when devising strategy or policy. One of the most dangerous factors is ourselves. People make plans, give advice and guidance in the process in good faith thinking it is right. It may even be in a traditional form, rational and popular, exactly what people or clients want to hear. All involved may be deluding themselves. They might even believe it and show faith in rationalism and utility and other reliable guides but it is not how they tell it. Guided by higher principles what may seem surprising or unacceptable may turn out to be right. We should remain open to inspiration and guidance from those who may not tell you exactly what you want to hear even though it may be true. We might like to think we are always right and everything is going to be all right in future but be leaving out some of the most important factors. Our own faults and failings may be making it impossible.