My elderly neighbor and I bond over Nasreddin tales but my family thinks I'm encouraging his confusion when he mixes up reality and stories and I can't tell if our shared love of absurd wisdom is helpful or harmful for someone whose mind is changing.
More people experience this than they realize.
The boundary between wise foolishness and actual confusion blurs, leaving someone uncertain whether their cherished connection is now doing harm.
“Where Are You with Nasreddin Hodja's stories — wisdom through absurdity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.