Perception

/pərˈsɛpʃən/ noun

Definition

The way you notice, understand, or interpret things using your senses and your mind. It can also mean a particular opinion or view about something.

Etymology

From Latin “perceptio,” from “percipere” meaning “to seize, understand.” It originally referred to the act of taking something in, whether physically or mentally.

Kelly Says

Perception is like the ‘user interface’ of your brain: it’s not the world itself, but your brain’s version of it. This means changing your perception can change your experience, even when the outside situation stays the same.

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