Perception of Reality

Each of our perceptions of reality is real. How we feel about these situations are just as real too. Your experiences, no matter how ultimately universal are different.

Here's the good news: you are not locked into your perception of anything!

There are two golden ways to stretch your perception. Both ways take practice, but are attainable.

Ask Questions Especially "WHY?!" 
Asking questions can help you get to the bottom of your situation. Start with easy questions, and get to the harder ones.

A few weeks ago, I was driving through the streets of Philadelphia in my old burgundy Volvo. It was around 10am after a one inch snowfall from the night before. Flurries were in the forecast all day. As I was driving, I noticed the flurries made my world look like the inside of a snow globe. The sky was a brilliant blue. The sun was warm and friendly. My mind automatically thought it was snowing again. I saw white snowflakes floating though the sky and the weather station said  there would be snow. In this moment, I thought "why". I asked myself "why did it look like it was snowing?". That questions made me question my perception of reality. I look around and take notice of the fluffy snow drifting from the tops of buildings surrounding me. It wasn't snowing at all, the wind was just blowing snow to the ground. Although I was experiencing the same beautiful snowy moment, it was somehow different.

Language is Important

We use words to describe our world. We describe our perception of reality to others and most importantly to ourselves. There is a dialogue going on in all of our minds, all of the time. These stories we tell ourselves can be a blessing, curse, or something in between the two.  

Language is an important when looking at your life from multiple angles. In the story above, I talked about it snowing when I saw snowflakes floating around. The more accurate language to describe it would have been to say "I saw snow". Seeing snow floating around to describe the event is truth in both perceptions of that situation, where as saying "it's snowing" is limiting.

Valentine's Day is upon us. I have been noticing 'woe is me because I'm single' posts have been popping up on social media like dandelions on a suburban lawn. With a perspective change, the reality of this situation can be turned on it's head. There are a few ways to get out of this hole using language. Valentine's day is a day for love, right? What is stopping anyone from loving each other? Romantic love is commonly celebrated on on February 14th, but can't we redefine it? Love is love is love. Self love, love for friends, love for family, love for strangers. Ever get that warm and fuzzy feeling from doing something sweet for someone else? Ever love yourself so MUCH you are bliss-ed out? Redefine the things that upset you. Dissect what bothers you, find the basic meaning and apply it to your life. Setting you self up for failure will result in failure. Setting yourself up for something better won't give you perfection, but you'll have a better view of your life.



Slow down, listen to how you talk to yourself. Talk back, take over. xoxo

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Just Like Christmas

Christmas Time!!

Who has the "Traditional Holiday Station" locked in on their tv and pandora?!

That's right, ME!! Of course they aren't playing at the same time...although a holiday mash-up would make my holiday...

Materialism

I know this is the time of year when all the gimmie-gimmies are being said.

Please keep in mind that it's not about what you love and want, it's about who you love.
Cherish people, not things.

Fill in the Blank Friday

Heart Bokeh 1 - Christmas 2007, a photo by Claytonium on Flickr.

1. The holiday season is important to break up the winter blues.

2. Snow makes me happy!! I am a teacher, and snow days are awesome! Plus, the city looks BEAUTIFUL all snowy!

3. The best comfort food to eat when it's cold out is risotto, although it has been a long time since I had any. I don’t have the patience to stir and stir.

4. Winter is the best time for knitting. I love making cozy things during the winter, but I knit slow and my stuff isn’t usually done till spring. :/

5. I can hardly wait for tonight’s holiday First Friday in my neighbourhood!

6. When it comes to holiday gifts I prefer to give them. I am thinking about Christmas/birthday gifts all year. I keep a running list of ideas on my computer.
7. If I were to rate my excitement about the holiday season on a scale from 1-10, I would say I am at about an 11!! I love Christmas time! Santa just needs to send me some lovin' ;)

Advent Calendar

I love Christmas. I am all decorated, and so excited.

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