Perceptions

[Deana Thiem]

Whoa, long time no write! I did not realize it had been that long. It is not a matter of I don't want to write, it is a matter of material. A matter of what I write about in the near past is very painful and difficult to put into words. One day, I will relate all to all.

For now, nice warm day, no work today. What to do? Not too sure what my goals are for the day. Number one goal, wake up, done. Number two, drink coffee, done. Man, I am moving through this list fast. Oh yeah, three, take a shower, done, eat breakfast, nice yum yum breakfast taco, done.
The serious stuff, send emails to folks who emailed me, done.
Easy tasks done, onward to bigger and better feats.
Human perceptions
WOW, there is a topic.
I think that is what is rolling around in my head and needs an outlet. What are perceptions? Wait let me check, ole dictionary.com- the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding. Got it.
The way different people understand or perceive things in their world. I think that is a good translation of the dictionary definition.
So we all perceive and process, happenings in our environment differently.
An example would be (just trying to clarify this in my mind), I know a person and another person knows the same person. The common person we both know, to one appears to be a best friend, caring, kind. To the other person, the same person is shallow, funny, and rather self centered. What makes the difference? I think the difference may lie in many factors. The history with each is different and varied for each person. The age and life experience of each friend, is different. Brains are wired differently and environmental cues are therefore varied. I am an older more mature (I think) person. Younger folks see the world totally different and are looking for different things in different people. A person we both know to me, is a youngster, immature and shallow. This all relates to my past life experiences. Another younger person, sees this person as the neatest thing since bubble gum. Maybe they are on the same mental level, the other person is needing something, the fun person provides, at the time. When the friendship diminishes there are hurt feelings and sadness, loss of a friend. I gain a brief friendship, understanding these acquaintances are not long lasting, and move onward.

So in a nutshell, our human perceptions cause us some grief. And still owning those pesky perceptions, we need to process the results of friendships that are lost or change. Did knowing that person make me better or cause stress. If knowing is better, remember the lessons taught. More work for the brain and makings of us as unique individuals.