Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle You have it pretty close. Basically, you can know where it is or you can know what it is but you can't know both simultaneously. A gross oversimplification but when using theoretical physics for psychological analogies a gross oversimplification is often best.
You got me there exactly, kb. I'm on dangerous ground using theoretical physics for psychological analogies. And thanks for your answer to OB above. I agree with you 100%. Ultimately all these types of questions are bad ways of asking: 1. How do I move in the direction of goodness without losing myself? or perhaps,
2. How do I craft an authentic life? Your answer beginning with "I'll tell you what I do" is a fantastic set of principles and I hope they inspires anyone who happens by the list to write their own. Particularly this: I'm going to "save" that comment because it's a good leaping off point for real-world conversations I find myself in.I don't give advice to people who don't want it. They're not listening and all it'll do is piss them off.
I do give advice to people who want to change.