WISDOM
The Art of Perception By Damian Wood
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very morning, we look at ourselves in the mirror as we get ready for the day ahead. Applying makeup to contour our beauty, shaving the 6 am shadow, and styling ourselves to meet the occasion. We all want to look our best, and develop a strong (positive or negative) perception of ourselves before we leave the house and greet the world. The word ‘perception’ is defined by the Collins English Dictionary as “The way you think about something or the impression you have of it.” We all have a perception of the world around us. Some remain unchanged over the years, and others are continually in flux. Although we all perceive the same world, we see things quite differently from one another. Some view winter
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as a magical time of introspection and renewal, while others bemoan the cloudy days and muddy puddles. Some people are able to see their own infinite worth, while others really struggle with how they regard themselves. As a psychic medium and reiki practitioner, I consider it my job to offer people guidance on how to live their most fulfilled lives. A big part of this is pointing out their talents and abilities, and trying to give them a sense of their unique and innate worth. One of my biggest challenges is convincing people of their strengths, which are often so obvious to others but completely lost on them.
