What's What And What To Do About It

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Make room for an imaginary advice columnist who tackles the complexities of human existence with humor and insight. In a series of letters, readers share their dilemmas, from dealing with a brother obsessed with extraterrestrial life to grappling with a personal secret deemed too horrible to share. One reader, Bruno, seeks to enlighten his brother Lance about the improbability of life on other planets. Waldo, the columnist, gently reframes the conversation, suggesting that ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge rather than a flaw in character. He highlights the distinction between living beings, using the analogy of plants and animals to illustrate the nuances of existence. Another correspondent, troubled by a past action, reaches out for guidance. Waldo responds with a candid reflection on the nature of mistakes, sharing a personal anecdote that reveals the darker side of childhood curiosity. He proposes that everyone possesses a "Treasure Box" in their minds, where both joyous and painful experiences reside. Waldo encourages readers to embrace their full range of experiences, asserting that the lessons learned from our missteps often sharpen our understanding of life more than our successes. Ultimately, he advises letting go of guilt and moving forward, reminding us that our perceived horrors can coexist with our essence and growth.