Well, at least we hope so. Don't we?
I was thinking today - after making up some new comics (you can see them on this site - juz click the 'mind's I comics' page) - about how we see and notice things that we want to see and notice to validate, support, strengthen our existing (partly learnt - partly self constructed) world views.
We want to believe that our concept of reality is indeed based in reality and that it is legitimate, justified, respectable...
We seek out the familiar because it makes us comfortable. We do the same or similar things over and over because we can enjoy the subtle changes whilst not having to worry about the main structure - whatever it may be.
We want to feel secure but at the same time we are always searching for something new - but not too new - we don't want to be shaken up or throw too far.
This is normal practice - natural. The thing is, though, while it keeps us comfortable, it also constrains us. Breaking habits is very hard, changing our ways takes will and discipline.
The pay off is great, though. That being said there really is no rush. Each at his/her own pace in her/his own time.
And we all co-exist with our infinitely varying concepts of everything little thing. We find common ground. It's amazing really. The whole thing. I marvel at it. It is marvelous.