Keep it in Perspective
Perception: The recognition and interpretation of sensory stimuli based chiefly on memory. “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin. However, when faced with a barrage of challenges, there’s a natural and powerful force that can suck you into themes and memories of the masses (fear, pessimism, misery) instead of your own. Be aware and think it through. Also, it might be time to create some new memories.
When you expand your thoughts and experiences, your perceptions will follow. A delightful illustration: Mark Twain, when 14, wrote that he thought his father was so ignorant that he could hardly stand to have him around. He added “When I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in 7 years.” Pause to process . . . now, fast forward 7 years. Does today look different?
It’s also effective to gain perspective by stepping outside and looking in. Here is an exercise designed to open the eyes of those sporting rose colored glasses as well as those donning double eye patches. All the world’s a stage! Pretend for a paragraph that you are watching a play of your life. Is it a comedy, drama, tragedy? How long has this play been running? Is it successful? How many acts and scenes are there? Are the original actors still performing? Are they any good? What is the setting? What is your role? Read more…
Categories: Emotional Freedom Technique Tags: fear, memory, misery, natural force, pessimism, sensory stimuli
