Bias

The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory.

Thomas Jefferson

The Mussar Masters always stress how many negiyos [biases] we have. Unfortunately we are not "shomer negiyah" meaning we are not careful to guard ourselves from our preconceived and biased notions. To grow is to let go of our acquired habits of thought and action and forging a new path based on the principle of a complete dedication to living the truth.

See yesterday's post which was one of my favorite ever.

But then again I am biased. Anything that prods people to change is a favorite of mine.

I am also biased because I love you guys and am convinced you are all better than me. Or I. Grammarians?