Appearances

What do we notice when we look without observing? What do we think when we decide without understanding? Appearances deceive. It appears nothing is as it first appears. I wonder about that. I wonder about what I think. Or, is it about what I think I think about? Juxtaposed with other pondering perceptions - those of the far more educated - are my thoughts trivial and trite? confused and confusing? disarrayed and discombobulated? dark and distant? How would I know? for I do not have or hold nor understand fully anyone else's thoughts. Nor they mine. Some thoughts appear invalid or void... appearances deceive. So observe, and try to understand. Don't be deceived, pay humble attention to your fellow man.