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What does it mean?
We experience the universe only through our perception of it.
In plain terms
You live in your perception not the universe itself.
What can you take from it?
Remember that perception filters all experience.

Where it applies

  • psychology
  • virtual reality
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • mindfulness
  • empathy
  • observation

Questions to consider

  • Is your view shared by others?
  • How does perception change things?

Another view

We can verify aspects of the universe independently of personal perception.

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