We don't all see life the same way...
“I didn't change, I just see things differently now”
We don't all see life the same way
Have you ever noticed how a group of people can share the exact same moment, yet walk away with completely different feelings, memories or meanings from it?
A family photo can capture everyone together in one place, one moment in time. But within that single moment, each person is experiencing something different.
One may feel joy another may feel overwhelmed. One may feel safe & connected... while another feels unseen, worried or distracted.
Same moment, different perception.
We see life through our own lens
The older I get the more I realize we don't simply see life as it is...
We see it through the lens of;
Our age
Our stage of life
Our past experiences
Our beliefs
and emotions we carry within us
A child sees the world differently to a parent, a teenager experiences life differently to a grandparent & siblings see every experience differently.
Within the same family NO 2 people are seeing life exactly the same way.
The Family Photo
A moment in time for a family could have so many different feelings...
The youngest child might remember laughter and feeling playful.
A teenager may remember feeling awkward, insecure & misunderstood.
A parent may be silently worrying about finances, responsibilities or just trying to hold everything together.
A grandparent may simply feel grateful to have everyone together, knowing how quickly time passes.
All in the same moment... All seeing & feeling something different.
Our experiences shape what we notice
This is why two people can go through the same situation & experience it completely different.
Because perception is shaped by what lives within us.
Our Nervous System Remembers:
Past pain
Fear
Rejection
Love
Safety
Connection
And without realizing it those become the filters through which we view the world.
When we begin to see this
Something powerful happens when we realize;
Not everyone is reacting to the present moment.
Sometimes they are reacting to:
Something from the past
A fear they've carried for years
Or a story they learned long ago
And suddenly instead of judgement there is space for understanding
This changed the way I see people
Reflection has taught me that most people are simply responding from their own level of awareness, experience and emotional capacity in the moment.
Not because they are 'wrong'... but because that is what life has shown them so far.
And the same is true for all of us.
Awareness Changes Perception
The beautiful thing is... perception can change.
As we heal, grow, reflect and become more aware we begin to see things differently.
Moments we once saw as painful may later revel a lesson.
Experiences we once judged can shift with understanding.
When we change internally... the way we see the world begins to change too.
The next time you find yourself frustrated that someone "doesn't see it the way you do"...
PAUSE for a moment and gently remember:
They may be seeing it through a completely different lens.
This is the Journey
It's NOT about proving who is wrong or right.
It's about understanding that we are all shaped by different experiences and learning to meet both ourselves & others with a little more awareness and compassion.
Because sometimes... the same moment can mean something completely different to each person living it.
This is what The Journey Back to You , is all about because it's not until you find peace within yourself that you can truly live in peace with others.
A photograph captures what the eyes could see…
a memory captures what the soul could feel.
If you would like a guide to look deeper at the reflection into your past for some answers
The Self Prescription has 60 thought provoking questions that will help you see where you are on your healing path and what your heart is asking for.
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I’m right here on this journey with you.
Much love,
Suzie x
