Episode 7: Perceptions
“Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, “What else could this mean?”
Episode 7 is about understanding how every person has a different lens through which they view the world. By fully understanding this concept, we as individuals and a collective are better positioned to stay open-minded when confronted with a person or situation that doesn’t make sense. Instead of judging or jumping to defend our viewpoints on the subject at hand, we can choose to approach the situation differently. We can choose to remain curious and take the opportunity presented in front of us to ask them to share their perspective on the situation. If it’s a situation, we can choose to turn inward and unpack how we feel about this situation. We can question where these feelings are coming from and why we want to react the way we do. By understanding this concept, we have the opportunity to free ourselves from so many unfounded beliefs, judgments, misunderstandings, etc., and learn more about the world than we ever could have dreamed.
“No one else has access to the world you carry around within yourself; you are its custodian and entrance. No one else can see the world the way you see it. No one else can feel your life the way you feel it. Thus it is impossible to ever compare two people because each stands on such different ground. When you compare yourself to others, you are inviting envy into your consciousness; it can be a dangerous and destructive guest.”