Clarity as Against Certainty In Medicine

Clarity is felt deep within one’s being or consciousness. Certainty is felt based on facts and is perceived by the mind. Clarity is subjectively felt whereas certainty is more objective and based on reasoning. Clarity connected with the limitless wisdom of ‘pure consciousness’ of ‘inner self’, provides the base for certainty to be built upon, while certainty pertains to and is limited by the logic of the mind. In recent times, the tendency to seek objective certainty in everything, is largely driving advances in medicine. Making distinctions on ever narrower grounds has become a logical compulsion, contributing to the increasing complexity of modern medicine.There needs to be a simple way that embraces complexity arising from objectivity. Clarity, by allowing a heuristic approach, provides the simple basis to embrace complexity and be at ease with uncertainty. Being focused on clarity of consciousness leads to a practice of medicine that is simpler, creative and more satisfying.