The mysterious nature of time

[zenmaster]

Thanks Zen. I've been going by what I directly observe, so there's a lot I still have yet to learn. I am thankful that this isn't the density of knowing else I'd be that much further from finishing. So is a bias a prejudice or inclination, or is it more fundamental than that?

The bias is fundamentally our position with respect to the balance between our consciousness and unconscious. From that 'distortion' we seek wholeness or balance. We select those things which are perceived to provide that balance, very often in an unconscious (slower) manner.

I think part of what Zen means by "non-abstract sense" is knowing what makes you, you. What little nuances affect your decisions. What causes emotional response. What introduces distortion to you?

By 'abstract', I mean what has been extended away from self in order to be observed, recognized and understood (accepted or acknowledged). Often these projections do lead to emotional responses as they move from mind to body.

Even in the seemingly quite volatile landscape of mind, misunderstandings (biases) remain as attractors unless and until addressed in some manner. At which point we reclaim or take ownership of that part of ourselves. Until then we necessarily force others to point out our misunderstandings. Such is the nature of the complimentary neurotic structures that form the basis of most relationships.