That was an amazing reminder, @Alejo
Alone that sentence
"twists facts in order to suit a theory?".
I mean even in any case, when one tries to understand, scrutinize, assemble, order, figure out “facts from fiction” and everything in between... one of the most difficult tasks is, that space deep within - to learn to discern what you said can/could or even does
"twists facts in order to suit a theory"
Because it can occur even to the most skilled one. The energy attached to that, can come in the most silent, subtle way, barely noticeable, altering the outcome.
I have encountered this many times myself, to various degree - and thought about it - endless times. My thinking is - that the sentence must be considered at all times - the possibility that something color ones mind, to favor certain theories, out outcomes, results.
But I mean it more in the sense of exercising discernment, by simply following up “the path of ones emotions and thoughts” where they go, what they favor, and why.
Not as a primary goal to judge, avoid or change it - but instead
to only to observe it - in order to identify it.
Because change comes from deep, inner observation -
if one truly walks the path of loving truth !!
In my personal pursuit, i sometime felt that if i focussed on trying to
avoid making errors or doom it negatively - it would paradoxically enlarge the effect of not discerning. (Awakening the ego ?)
But if i
only observed or just asked “could it be possible that i favor a theory over facts” ? By asking my thoughts/emotions, listening to where they truly go,
and being deeply honest and neutral about the inner response - it was easier to discover, to admit to myself “yes, there is something to it... I seem to put effort into defending a theory because it just feels good/most plausible/preferable”
As I often write about other themes here in the Cassiopaean Forum - I do have noticed within myself - in a quiet way - that there is a power in the background, making me sometimes wanting to favor certain aspects in the arguments I put forth.
It is not an easy task. You know, what we hold dear, we tend to protect/excuse.
The task is to dare, to go beyond oneself! And to do it.
Does this make any sense ?