04/02/2025
The way we perceive the world is not just a reflection of reality, it is a mirror of our own inner workings. Every judgment we cast, every assumption we make, and every opinion we form is laced with the essence of who we are, our experiences, our biases, our wounds, and our wisdom. A heart full of distrust will see deception everywhere. A mind trained in cynicism will find fault even in beauty. Yet, a soul that carries understanding will see depth in others, and a spirit that embraces gratitude will find reasons to be in awe of existence.
What we call 'truth' about the world is, in many ways, a confession of our own character. The way we speak of people, the expectations we set, and the narratives we repeat do not reveal the world as it is, but rather, the world as we have chosen to see it. If our words are laced with bitterness, it speaks more of the battles we have not healed from than of the flaws of others. If we assume ill intent in every action, it may be because our trust has been broken too many times. But if we recognize kindness, if we find inspiration in the small details, and if we give grace to imperfections, then it reveals a heart that has learned to seek the good despite the world's shadows.
To understand ourselves, we must examine how we describe the world. For in those words, in those beliefs, and in those unspoken assumptions, we lay bare the state of our soul. The world is not simply seen, it is interpreted. And the interpretation always tells a greater story about the interpreter than the thing being observed.