Change Your World Filter

Dr. Wayne Dyer's famous quote, “if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change,” holds profound wisdom about our internal perspectives. Dyer had a unique ability to offer a higher understanding of our inner selves, coupled with practical insights beyond superficial understanding.

Once, someone asked me to 'close my eyes and visualize the color red.' They urged me to think about stop signs, tomatoes, and blood.

After a few minutes immersed in thoughts of the color red, I was asked to open my eyes. The experience was astonishing. Suddenly, all the red objects in the room stood out to me. The red glow of the exit sign, the red blouse worn by a woman nearby, even the red marker in front of me—these once-ignored objects now captured my attention.

This experiment vividly highlighted how our internal beliefs and thoughts shape what we see and perceive in the world. Our individual perspectives tend to color everything we encounter.

While this usually enriches our experiences, it can hinder us if we remain unaware of this inherent bias. Our internal perspectives shape mental models that influence our interactions with the world.

I realized the extent of this in my own life when I read Dr. Dyer’s book, Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life. Initially, I struggled to align with his ideas, prompting thoughts like, 'I want to agree, but I don't.' I found myself questioning the validity of his claims.

Midway through the book, I altered my approach. Instead of evaluating it based on my existing beliefs, I chose to read it assuming it was entirely true. I then sought proof—either confirming or debunking its ideas.

This shift brought about a remarkable transformation. I began to perceive the world differently, identifying flaws in my thinking and confronting mental models I held. I realized I was often more inclined to prove myself right than to seek truth.

Initially unsettling, this realization didn’t erode my confidence; rather, it nurtured it. I gained a better understanding of the world, recognized where I was mistaken, and grew more confident in challenging my beliefs.

Empathy blossomed as I understood diverse perspectives. It enabled me to interact with others in a less judgmental manner, seeking to understand their viewpoints rather than criticize.

This experience confirmed the concept that altering our perception transforms what we see. It revealed that we subconsciously filter the world around us.

Awareness of this filter empowered me to challenge it, fostering improvement and understanding. It liberated me from mental constraints, allowing exploration, learning, and growth.

Gaining control over this filter fosters growth, removing mental limitations, and offering clarity in our self-perception. It's about embracing improvement, understanding others, and seeing ourselves with unwavering clarity.