I know I struggle with my self perception daily as I grow older. Gravity is changing me. My DNA is winding me down. Perception is very tricky. Philosophers have struggled with the concepts of subjectivity and objectivity for centuries. I have been snapping photos lately on my daily walks. This shot has jarred my perception, even though I took it and know exactly what the subject looked like in my eyes as I was taking the photo. I am learning in my practice to try to give qualified attention and validity to my perceptions. I must perceive, assess, judge and act. I am human. But I am learning to always accept that my perception may be skewed or flawed. By testing my perceptions with the perceptions of those I trust, I often learn a great deal about myself. Life, lived fully, is a joint venture.
