The Power of Perception

Perception is reality. Have you heard it before? How about this? What your eyes perceive, your mind will believe. I'm sure you're familiar with the thoughts. The reality is they are more than just words. They represent powerful truth.

The power lies in the effect. The perception you create impacts both you and the people who live around you. Every day you are writing a story without saying a word. It really is showtime whether you like it or not.

So, here is the thought. Perception is not something you just have to accept or to which you must be resigned. It holds powerful possibility for you if you will embrace it. You really can greatly impact your reality. In fact, you can change it if you choose. It is up to you.

Start with you. What impact do you have upon you? When you look into the mirror what do you perceive to be true about you? If you are playing old tapes, it is time to change them. Your self talk probably makes you your greatest enemy. Give yourself reason to change those tapes. Change the way you treat you. Your appearance means something. Make changes that say to yourself that you are worth it. Lose some weight. Give yourself a makeover. Change your clothes, especially if you haven't done so in a while. Impress yourself.

Then, turn to others. While it is not healthy to live your life to please others, it is significant to realize you do live in a world where impressions mean something. Don't live to please others. Just tell them the story you want to believe even if you don't really feel like it. Dress to impress. Stand up straight. Smile a little. Look people in the eyes. Engage them with great questions. Listen actively. See every human encounter as an opportunity to tell your story.

Perception is powerful. You can change your world by changing the perception you create. Do it because you are worth it. Do it because you spend a lot of time with you and your old story is really old. Do it because others need it. Do it because by changing their world you will be changing your own. Just do it! I know you are familiar with that saying. Make a new and personal application. Do well, my friends!