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We imagine that what we see is "real", yet science tells us that what comes into our eyes is very different from what our brain perceives (did you know that images actually hit your retina upside-down, and your brain turns them right-side-up?). What happens when we realize that our perceptions might not always be "correct"?
This episode’s Action Points:
Cultivate Mindfulness and Meditation — Mindfulness changes EVERYTHING in your life! And in this case, it helps us to see when our mind latches onto a certain perception that might not be “real”.
Explore the Other Side of an Argument — Great for reducing one’s ego, plus we learn more about life and develop listening skills! Next time you feel ready to argue, stop and see if you can make a genuine attempt to see the other person’s side of things.
Practice Validation — Validation is magical. When we validate someone, we automatically go into “listening mode”, and that builds bridges rather than fosters arguments.
The Power of Validation: Arming Your Child Against Bullying, Peer Pressure, Addiction, Self-Harm, and Out-of-Control Emotions by Karyn D. Hall and Melissa Cook is a great place to get acquainted with the principles of validation!
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