Love-Loathe Tendency
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.