Deep Within Man There Dwells The Truth

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 Trust even with inadequate reason, feeling that you've done all you can, searched and left no stone unturned. It is this trust in God that even propelled St. Anselm forward to understand more of that which is elusive to reason itself or of that than which nothing greater can be conceived. If it is impossible for human beings to even get to the edge of the universe right now which is not just continuously expanding but even accelerating, then how much more is God which we won't be able to exhaust.

St.Augustine's word though catches it all, "Do not go far and wide. Deep within man there dwells the truth." And his word on choosing

St. Augustine's quote, "Love, and what it is that you want, do it," is often interpreted as a call to align one's actions with genuine love and virtue. Augustine believed that true love—love rooted in God and goodness—guides people to act in ways that are morally right and fulfilling. Essentially, if your desires and actions are grounded in love, they will naturally lead to good outcomes.

This idea ties into Augustine's broader philosophy that love is the foundation of a virtuous life. He emphasized that love should not be selfish or superficial but should reflect a deeper connection to truth and divine will. When love is pure and aligned with higher principles, it becomes a trustworthy compass for decision-making. -Copilot, Quick response, 13 April 2025.

 And St. John Bosco's formation for children or basis or beginning of choosing correctly is captured in this word of his

Run, jump, amuse yourselves as much as you like, but for pity's sake, don't sin!

It is not rather fear that is the start of choosing goodness or being morally upright, but joy. Spiritual writers even hint at sense of wonder for beauty and prudence to settle in one's heart. 

Chesterton imagery of children playing inside the fence can freely choose what to do inside it, while there is a cliff beyond the fence.

G.K. Chesterton's famous quote about fences is: "Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up." This principle, known as Chesterton's Fence, encourages careful consideration before dismantling existing systems or traditions, as they might serve unforeseen purposes. 

Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason why ...

Chesterton's Fence is a reminder that reforms should be approached with caution and a thorough understanding of existing structures. It suggests that things are not always as they seem and that removing something without understanding its purpose can lead to unintended negative consequences. For example, if a law seems restrictive, it's worth considering why it was enacted in the first place before advocating for its removal. -Google Search, Generative AI, 13 April 2025

 And yes, phenomenologize all you can so that you can extract whatever it is you're still searching for, but be aware why the fence is actually there. You can even question the fence and even find additional truths about it like how the Indian physicists discovered a new pi formula, how new physics is in the making due to CERN's LHC. Rigorous rational criteria wouldn't make your phenomenolgy hallucinate.

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