Perception

Ah! What a beautiful day! It’s days like this that I can’t even fathom being angry or bitter about anything. The sun is shining, the grass seems a little bit greener and everything just looks amazing! So this got me thinking (no surprise there ) about when things don’t look shiny and bright and beautiful. When days are cloudy and blahish. Should we appreciate things less? Are the things we see in the light any less beautiful than in the cloudy?

The answer, of course, would be a resounding no. The cloudiness does not affect the structure of things and distort them into something unpleasant. It’s only our view of it. Our perception.

Now our perception can be a very powerful thing and used in an improper manner can result in major unhappiness and can affect the way we see things for a lifetime. Even things like a bad memory can permanently distort your view of something that would otherwise be something very pleasant. Like for me, when I see snow, I see something that jogs a very warm memory but someone else could look at it and see a boatload of problems. Or when I see water or swimming, it sparks fear in me. I remember an accident that occurred with swimming so now every time I see a pool or a lake or even the ocean sometimes, I can hardly stand it. But someone else might see a pool and feel an overwhelming urge to jump in. They can just imagine the feel of the water on their skin and the warmth of the sun on their faces.

See? Perception. It can make or break a person.

So, in closing, where ever you may be at this time, just take some time to change your perception on certain things. See the beauty in nature despite what the weather may be, take something that once meant something bad to you and try and turn it around. You might find that it’s easier than you think!

Have a great day!!

P.S. BLOG UPDATE!! I noticed that my last blog had the highest views since I started writing it! Thanks you guys sooooo much for reading! I appreciate every single last one of you

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