I know you're a "Star Trek" fan, so I hope this will not be out of place on learning of the death of Leonard Nimoy a.k.a. "Mr. Spock." 

I'll be honest: Back in my twenties, having come out of an unfortunate and chaotic childhood, I discovered my emotions were too screwed up and neurotic to use to navigate life. I was a "Star Trek" fan; so, using Spock as a clear example, I deliberately began using logic to get me through the days, the months, the years. It was a process of "Here's what I'm feeling... but what's REALLY happening? What's the true equation here?" And I would "do the math," and REASON things out. It was a learning process; it changed my life, and the way I approach everything in it. This was due to Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of this unforgettable character. 

Lynette