Humans as Meaning Makers
We humans are "meaning makers." We automatically assign meanings and stories to events, and those meanings shape our emotional responses. Our reactions to events are often not about the event itself, but rather the meaning we attribute to it. This means our expectations, old stories, and perspectives play a huge role in how we interpret situations. The problem is, we often don’t realize we’re assigning meaning. We pair the event with the meaning we’ve ascribed and fail to see our role in this process.
Recognizing this process—our automatic interpretations—and consciously choosing a different perspective, or simply seeing that there’s a choice involved is incredibly powerful. Rather than reacting based on old patterns, we can pause, examine the story we’re telling ourselves, and deliberately reframe situations in a way that allows us to feel and respond differently.
The idea of "retelling old stories" is crucial here. We all carry ingrained narratives and beliefs from our past, often from childhood. But as adults, we have the capacity to recognize these stories, question their truth in the present, and create new, more empowering narratives.
This concept highlights the importance of being aware of how our interpretations shape our emotions. By consciously shifting our perspective, we can cultivate the feelings and responses we desire, making it a powerful tool for personal growth and fulfillment.
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*Awareness is knowing what you genuinely want and need.
*Alignment is the symmetry between our values and our actions. It means our inner and outer worlds match.
*Action is when you are conscious that what you say, do and think are in harmony with your values.
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