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morning and your day. Clyde Lee Dennis here, and today in our 7 Good Minutes extra segment,

we're exploring a profound concept that

might just change the way you look at the world around you our guiding thought today is

we don't see things as they are we see things as we are this idea deeply rooted in

human psychology suggests that our perception of reality is filtered through the

lens of our own experiences, beliefs, and emotions.

The origin of this quote is often attributed to the Talmud,

highlighting ancient wisdom's acknowledgement of the subjective nature of our experiences.

It suggests that two people can observe the same event and interpret it in entirely different ways, based on

their individual life stories and mental frameworks. Understanding this can be liberating.

It means that if we can change our perceptions, we can change our reality. This doesn't imply that

we can alter the physical world by mere thought. However, it does mean that altering our

internal narratives can dramatically change how we experience life. So how can we apply this

wisdom to our daily lives? Start by becoming more aware of your perceptions and judgments.

When you catch yourself having a strong reaction to something, ask yourself, is this situation

inherently as I perceive it to be, or is this just my interpretation?

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