SERIOUSLY SPEAKING - IS IT REAL?

For the most part we are pretty good at picking up evidence that something is going on in our environment…

We often do notice the alterations in the behavior of those around us that signify emotional shifts.  After all, our species would not have survived as well without recognizing these clues that often signified danger.

However, interpretation of these clues is another matter all together!

While perception is usually a sensory reaction, interpretation of what we identify is mostly taught.  We learn what these clues mean - and often our learning - based in part on our past experiences - is faulty!

DANCE WITH IT!   EXPERIENTIAL APPS                           

An opportunity to experiment with some fun ideas…

REALITY CHECK

Think about some recent instances when you felt that something was off…

Did you accept your perception as real or did you question yourself?

If you thought you were correct about your perception, how did you interpret (i.e. explain) what you were picking up?

Did you wonder whether their behavior might have nothing to do with you?

Did you check out your interpretation?

If you re-think things now what other interpretations might there have been?