Just a change in perspective

It truly amazes me, what a difference a simple change in perspective can make.

If I walk round thinking, “My life is pants,” then all I seem to see are the things that back up this view.  What I believe, I see.

And if I walk round thinking, “Flippin’ eck, my life is amazing,”  then all I seem to see are the things that are amazing.  Like the little things people say and do, the wonder of this life and all the things in it.  I notice the details on things, maybe things I haven’t noticed before.  I notice the basic goodness of people.  I notice the funny side of life.  And life is amazing.  Really amazing.

It is as if, whatever I believe, my mind goes out in search of all the things that support that view.  What I believe I see.

I don’t even think it is a question of what is ‘true’.  What is truth anyway when we all have different perceptions?  Is even a history book true?  Supposed facts are only ever the writer’s version of events and writers are human, and they make mistakes and have their own viewpoint to sell.  Any real reality is only really consensus, like the world being flat.

I think it is more a question of how I choose to experience life.  I can experience it as pants if I want or I can see the adventure in it all.  The choice is down to me.  The choice is down to each and every one of us, every single day.

If you want to try it out for yourself, just try believing something like, “My life is great,” and then just notice all the things in your life that make that true.

It’s almost like the mind is a dog.  We throw out the ball and it goes out and brings it back.  If you really believe your life is great, it will bring back to you things that support your belief.  It’s kinda funky!

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