....PERCEPTION.....

People only see what they are prepared to see. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson We all have our own perception of life. But how clear is that perception? I think most people would agree that the more healthy, mature and insightful a person is, the clearer their perception. Because of various degrees of clarity people around us posess, it often makes it difficult to navigate relationships with those around us. Life experience is often needed to get a true sense of what others have gone through or to understand where they're coming from. I think people don't often even realize that their perception may not be the truth. When we are able to understand that our opinions or experiences may not be the only ones that matter, that maybe someone else has a better undestanding of the situation or that we may be perceiving something totally wrong, we are able to grow and find our own truth. When pride, resentment, feelings of victimization and obliviousness are no longer part of who we are, we choose to be our healthiest selves which is truly a gift to ourselves and those who love us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now, let me digress by saying I am sooo tired of dealing with those that choose to remain ignorant, self indulgent and self appointed victims. We need to empower ourselves by being honest about our own "crap". No one is perfect, but so many are unwilling to show their true selves-they hide behind a wall of fabricated "happiness" or live in a fantasy world of "everything is fine". It is not until we find the courage and have the integrity to live an honest life that we will be able to truly have deep and meaningful relationships. I am so greatful for the very few relationships in my life that are "REAL" and I value them greatly.