My dad gives advice by telling stories about completely different situations and somehow his irrelevant stories are more helpful than direct advice from people who actually understand my problem.
More people experience this than they realize.
Truth approaches you sideways, through metaphor and misdirection, because your defenses are designed to repel frontal attacks.
“Where Are You with Nasreddin Hodja's stories — wisdom through absurdity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.