Letting Go Is Not Easy
Whenever we get a strong belief, whenever we think that what we know is the truth, we then lock onto that belief as a defense against conflicting beliefs.
We cannot hold conflicting beliefs in our mind without anxiety or distress. So what we do is gather supportive data and information to prove we are right and not crazy for believing what we
believe.
This can work against us in seeking out the truth because we operate in accord with the truth as we see it and not as it is. Sometimes we hold on to opinions, attitudes and beliefs that no longer serve us.
This is why we must examine our beliefs on a regular basis to see where we might be lying to ourselves or blocking out information that may be more relevant.
Why don’t we do this? We lock out the truth because we don't want to be wrong, make a mistake, or feel bad.