Imagine you’re holding a crisp, white sheet of paper in your hands. It’s clean, unmarked—a blank slate full of possibility.
Now, ask yourself: What do you see?
Most likely, your answer is simple: A plain white sheet of paper.
Now, take a pen or marker and place a small black dot in the center of the page. Hold it up again and look at it.
What do you see now?
Chances are, your eyes go straight to the dot. It stands out against the white, drawing all your attention. Suddenly, the vast blank space around it fades into the background.
But here’s the thing—the paper hasn’t changed. The white space is still there, just as open and full of potential as before. Yet your focus has shifted.
This is how our minds work. We fixate on the small imperfections, the tiny mistakes, the moments of failure—just like that black dot. We let them take up all of our attention, forgetting about the countless opportunities, blessings, and possibilities that surround them.
But what happens when you shift your perspective? What if, instead of focusing on the single flaw, you acknowledge the whole page?
Your reality changes.
Just like the paper, your life is full of open space—full of potential. The question is: Will you focus on the dot, or will you see the bigger picture?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why two people can experience the same situation but walk away with completely different perspectives? One sees failure; the other sees opportunity. What if I told you that the difference lies in their thoughts?
our perception changes what we see which shifts our perception on reality
one guy sees a 6 but form a different view the other sees a 9 they are both right in there own reality!
Our thoughts are powerful. They shape our beliefs, which generate our emotions, leading to the actions we take. And those actions? They create the reality we live in every single day. Let me give you an example.
Imagine you wake up in the morning, and the first thought that crosses your mind is: "Today is going to be terrible." That thought creates a belief that your day is doomed, triggering emotions like frustration or anxiety. And how do those feelings influence your actions? You move through the day with low energy, avoiding opportunities, and ultimately proving yourself right—your day turns out just as awful as you expected. You only look for the negative aspects of your day so you only see those aspects
But now, let’s flip the script. What if, instead, you woke up and thought, "Today is a fresh start. Something good is coming my way." That thought plants the seed of a positive belief, creating feelings of hope and motivation. Those feelings then drive your actions—you’re more engaged, you notice opportunities, and you attract better outcomes. The reality you experience shifts because you changed your thoughts.
Our emotions are like a built-in GPS system. When we feel anger, sadness, or fear, it's not just negativity—it’s feedback. It’s telling us that our thoughts may need adjusting. Instead of ignoring these emotions, we can listen. We can ask, “What belief is creating this feeling?” And when we recognize it, we gain the power to shift it.
For example, if you feel anxious before a big presentation, it likely stems from a thought like, "I’m not good enough." But what if you replaced that thought with, "I am prepared, and I have something valuable to share"? That shift in thought alters your belief, calms your emotions, and allows you to relax and crush that presentation.
The truth is, we don’t experience reality as it is; we experience it as we think it is. If we change our thoughts, we change our beliefs. If we change our beliefs, we change our emotions. If we change our emotions, we change our actions. And if we change our actions—we change our lives.
So, the next time you catch yourself spiraling into doubt or negativity, pause. Listen to your emotions, challenge your thoughts, and choose a new perspective. Because the life you dream of isn’t built in the future—it’s built in your mind first.
Now, what reality will you choose to create today?
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