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Originally Posted by JimOfferman  ...
We tend to think of ourselves as astute observers who don't miss a thing, when in reality we only take notice of a small percentage of the impulses that our mind receives. Our brain casts away 95% of the information that our senses provide in order to make sensible decisions on the remaining 5%.
How is this relevant? Your thought process is the filter. The stuff - good or bad - that occupies your mind is filtered out for you, presenting you with a reality that is comfortably familiar, but far from complete.
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Bingo!
Rockchick, I suggest you print a copy of Jim's post and carry it around with you. Every time you have a few moments free, take it out and read it. (I'm not being snarky or sarcastic; I think the post was right on the money!)