As I get older I am learning that perception is truly relative. Ideas, opinions and perspectives are as numerous as the individuals who hold them! And I am but one individual, whose ideas, opinions and perspectives are a miniscule, fragmented part of our (humankind's) collective world view.
Since this epiphany, if you will, I have been listening more to what others are saying because there are so many valuable insights to be collected and stored that will enrich life. Sure there is plenty of "junk" floating around too, but I am getting more and more proficient at honing my "filter" to save just the really good stuff.
Sometimes I hear people talking about going back and wishing they could have a do-over. Not me. Even though there have been many, many at times devastating bumps in the road, I'm definately a journey kind of person rather than a destination kind of person. I relish anticipation because it lasts so much longer than achieving or arriving at a goal. And while I'm anticipating, I'm collecting the good stuff.
