Today I read in my Organizational Behavior Textbook about perceptions. How different people can look at the same thing and see something entirely different. I feel like that has been happening a lot lately. 2 of my good friends are struggling with a similar issue as me. Their parents feel very strongly that the person they are dating is wrong for them. Some say that perception is reality. And to a degree that is true. But then there is also the real reality. The things that you miss because of your peception.
Often you find what you are looking for. So you must decide if you are really looking for the truth and the reality in a situation or if you only seek ammunition to fuel an opinion already formed.
2 comments:
Maybe it's just me, but I've always been of the opinion that reality is what you make it. That doesn't mean you can control circumstances (and you darn sure can't control other people) but you can control how you react.
We all have different perceptions, it's true. I think that's what makes us all so unique. The trick is (particularly in dating) is to recognize that different people have different perceptions of their surroundings, and true relationship (romantic or friend) is blending perceptions together. It's a great way to get to know someone, at least I think.
Oh Kristen (sighhh) one day we'll be able to look back on this and thank the Lord it's resolved itself... I guess I'm just trying to be the eternal optimist. Love ya, ABH
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