Suspicion

     A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true or that something or someone is questionable or wrong, suspicion makes us cautious while getting more information and discovering the truth.  When something seems too good or too bad to be true, we need to be suspicious.
     Our former experiences and beliefs can help or hinder our suspicions.  These suspicions can turn out to be true or false.  We can be blinded when we want to believe the best in those we like or want to believe the worst in those we dislike.  Holding on to past beliefs may be preferable to changing our minds.  We can hold on to faulty opinions and not get to the truth.  Even when truth presents itself, we may not want to believe it.
     We may prefer to make snap judgements before all the facts are in.  More reliable decisions require patience and consideration of many points of view.  We can be manipulated to be suspicious by others who have their own agenda.  They may wish to darken the reputation of their opponents. 
     A good detective searches for facts which can lead toward suspicions of a person's guilt or innocence.  Before making judgements, proof needs to be established.  A wise person searches for facts before making decisions about people and beliefs.