Pay attention and you will notice something.

It is a tendency that happens after we make a decision.

As we are presented with more information, each “bit” will nudge us more towards a more extreme position.

Eventually, we’ll be quite certain of our righteousness.

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If we pause then we may be able to see a reality containing some grey areas.

To see things as they are, I try to keep myself in the middle by…

• Being cautious about public statements
• Exposing myself to good people who disagree with me
• Practicing not offering an opinion
• Explaining both sides on an issue when asked for my opinion

How to practice?

• Start by seeing the tendency in “their” actions and statements
• Then see the tendency in “our” actions and statements
• Then see the tendency in “my” actions and statements

Ultimately, you may be able to feel the tendency as it arises inside you.

When I feel the tendency, I pause before acting on it.

Can you feel your discriminating mind?

I feel it in my heart.