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How are you Perceiving the World?
Many people anticipate 2014 to be a momentous year – an opportunity for individuals collectively to co-create a new, better world, while others perceive doomsday scenarios. How are you perceiving the world?
Perception, in simple terms, is the understanding or awareness of something by means of one or more of the physiological senses – sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. You might, for example, perceive another person’s presence in a room because you witnessed it with your own eyes, heard footsteps or a door opening, or sensed the vibration of someone walking across the floor. These are all basic perceptions of our physical world.
Beyond this traditional meaning, people generally agree on some level that there is much more to perception than meets the senses. Who among us hasn’t at some time felt the hair on the back of their neck stand up? Perhaps you’ve looked behind you knowing someone was looking your way? Ever thought, I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a good day?
Our days are filled with perceptions. They govern how we conduct our lives
Think of all the perceptions you might have while standing in an elevator as it takes you from the lobby to the seventh floor: It’s stuffyGirl at the Beach in here. I feel good today. That man with the briefcase and the umbrella sure seems stressed. What am I doing with my life? I wish … I think … I feel … I wonder … . And that could all happen before you reach the third floor!
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2014/01/how-are-you-perceiving-world.html
