Expectations
“Some people could be given an entire field of roses and only see the thorns in it. Others could be given a single weed and only see the wildflower in it. Perception is a key component to gratitude. And gratitude a key component to joy.“
--Amy Weatherly
Artwork by Yizheng Ke
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
--Henry David Thoreau
I have talked about perception in previous blogs but it cannot be stressed enough how our perceptions affect our lives and relationships. It is the root of complications that cause conflict, disagreement, and distress.
If we are mindful of this, we can decrease any anxiety misperceptions can bring, and stop trying to change what cannot be changed. In the above example, both perceptions are correct. The difference is in the expectation of what is and the choice to appreciate or discard.
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