Since the beginning of mankind, when we think, we tend to be more adaptive or emotional and not always rational. To reason why is secondary to all other thought, as making sense out of the world minute by minute is of primary importance in order to survive.
However, we REASON that our self is in control. Actually we have as many “selves” as we do thoughts and, like thoughts, they are always constantly changing. From minute to minute we are not the same person or “self” at all. That which we just adapted to is already gone. Every moment we are actually adapting anew.
Instead of possessing a single intellectual entity that judges different things equally, the mind is more complex, ever-changing and consists of many differing, smaller minds made up of fixed reactions and flexible thinking habits. Therefore, our multi-mindedness, so to speak, constantly adapts, accommodates and assimilates to survive.
We may only put our multi-mindedness into action temporarily for a complex task at hand. Our multi-mind is NOT some almighty controlling force but is more like a semi-organized group of lower forces possessing a “knack” for things. This is why mankind, by nature, is so inconsistent, moody and emotional. We cannot help but see the world through jaundiced (prejudiced) eyes. It is in our very nature and no amount of good intentioned, rational thoughts can change these instincts.