Really interesting subject, especially with your unique take on it.

First, I wasn't aware that emotion precedes rationality. I have a theory that we store thoughts or information according to the emotions that are evoked by them, that emotions are basically our memory's filing system. And if we access the thoughts by the feelings surrounding them, it makes sense we would experience the feelings first.

Also, I am a major fan of Jung, but at this point I believe the concept of the 'Self' not to be identified with just the mind, but the mind, the emotions, the body and spirit. Similar to many indigenous belief systems in which the four elements combined are the entirety of our beings. Since internal division is what makes us capable of amazing feats of cognitive dissidence. It is through balancing all four that we are truly able to take everything into account.

And one other of my (unsubstantiatable) beliefs: Forever is a long, long time, Eternity is beyond it;)

Very interesting post. I tend to give this sort of thing a lot of thought.

I've also been working on a post about my experience getting out from under the influence of mainstream propaganda. As a former liberal, I'm hoping it might get someone to think. Unfortunately, I'm coming to the conclusion that liberals have surrendered their capacity to think for themselves to "THE AUTHORITIES". Anything outside the narrative doesn't even penetrate.