There is another level of complication. The driver at the wheel that is "sorry" is not the same driver at the wheel who did the deed. We do not have a unified ego, or "I", but any one of a multiplicity of sometimes quite contrary drives, feelings, attitudes etc. can be called up by a circumstance and react to that circumstance.
There is some hope in that we can develop an "observer"that takes note of all these different little "i"s and becomes mindful of what circumstance calls each of them forward to be "in charge", (LOL, actually to react).
After a while we can get some, then many, and hopefully eventually all, of them to serve our "Aim" in life. Then we would have a unified being that serves our higher Self.
I really like the concept of the different "I"s and it totally makes sense. It sounds chaotic and it actually is.. That's why human relationships are not a piece of cake. If we cannot fully control our own self how can we get along easily with others when so many "I"s inside us and outside us "fight" to take control?
The thought of the development/evolution you described is very interesting as well as the real or ultimate challenge of life. And it certainly meets my way of thinking about the meaning of life.. It is all about getting our higher Self in front and let him prevail...
Interesting thread...
It's like the sorry version of the driver, apologizes for the idiot mistake, of the same driver, who should have known better by the logical side of the driver.
....and that's why the standard human errs so much.
Pretty deep conversation. Thanks for this post, and inspiring conversation. I enjoyed it.