Life is a Reality Problem

Realities and perceptions are not facts

Thomas Oppong

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The mind is a powerful tool for interpreting the world in various ways.

Every experience, whether it’s good, bad, sad, painful, joyful or soul-crushing can be interpreted in multiple ways.

Gary Zukav, a spiritual teacher and best-selling author, explains the reality of life beautifully: “Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends upon what we think. What we think depends upon what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality.”

It is easy to get caught up in the chaos of life and feel overwhelmed by the inevitability of suffering and obstacles.

A change of perception can instanly change your reality.

“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend,” Robertson Davies, a novelist, once said.

You have the power to frame the certainty of life’s many challenges in a way that aligns with your values and perceptions.

The mind has the power to shift our perception of reality.

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Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong

Written by Thomas Oppong

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