“Studies have shown that 90% of error in thinking is due to error in perception. If you can change your perception, you can change your emotion and this can lead to new ideas.” - Edward de Bono
Perception? I agree. Much of what we consider to be reality in our lives is simply a matter of perception. It is often responsible for some of the problems that creep up if communication isn’t strong enough to sort things out. Sometimes clinging to that perception can stifle our progress too. How can you tell?
My son has been looking at my last painting* and keeps asking me what it represents. I, trying to be a modern open minded mother like the one I had, explain it to him this way: the artist paints what his inspiration allows to take form. The observer takes away what he sees and so each one may have a very different experience of the same work of art. Both are right as each perspective is right for the moment they are in. The moment and the perspective can change. Maybe it is a lot to ponder for a 9 year old but we should all ponder that truth once in a while. How many times have you made up your mind about someone or something, never bothering, year after year, to find out if your perspective is still valid. People change; situations change; we all change. 90% error in thinking due to an error in perspective is a pretty big number.
Edward is suggesting we try a new perspective on for size. I suggest you just allow yourself to be in the moment and see the perspective of where you are now. How does it feel? Different? Change is good. How many different perspectives can you consider in any given situation? Try that on for size and keep me posted.
Namaste!
Bianca
see blog dated April 23, 2012 www.biancabassomusic.com/blog for a picture of the painting
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Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
Perception? I agree. Much of what we consider to be reality in our lives is simply a matter of perception. It is often responsible for some of the problems that creep up if communication isn’t strong enough to sort things out. Sometimes clinging to that perception can stifle our progress too. How can you tell?
My son has been looking at my last painting* and keeps asking me what it represents. I, trying to be a modern open minded mother like the one I had, explain it to him this way: the artist paints what his inspiration allows to take form. The observer takes away what he sees and so each one may have a very different experience of the same work of art. Both are right as each perspective is right for the moment they are in. The moment and the perspective can change. Maybe it is a lot to ponder for a 9 year old but we should all ponder that truth once in a while. How many times have you made up your mind about someone or something, never bothering, year after year, to find out if your perspective is still valid. People change; situations change; we all change. 90% error in thinking due to an error in perspective is a pretty big number.
Edward is suggesting we try a new perspective on for size. I suggest you just allow yourself to be in the moment and see the perspective of where you are now. How does it feel? Different? Change is good. How many different perspectives can you consider in any given situation? Try that on for size and keep me posted.
Namaste!
Bianca
see blog dated April 23, 2012 www.biancabassomusic.com/blog for a picture of the painting
This personal blog was written by Bianca Pittoors. You may “share” it in its entirety. I respectfully request that you respect it as the intellectual property that it is. Thank you! All photos by Bianca Pittoors unless noted otherwise.
Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
