The Observer’s Mind: How Perception Shapes Your World
How Perception Has a Big Impact on Your Life
Have you ever considered the amount of your reality that is created by your mind?
Many of us believe that the world stays the same and can’t be changed by our opinions. How you see the world really has a strong effect on your life experience. That’s why the idea of the observer’s mind becomes important.
What Do Scientists Mean by the Observer’s Mind?
The observer’s mind is the part of you that is attentive to your feelings, thoughts and whatever you experience, without commenting on them first. It’s the one that watches your inner workings and the world surrounding you, almost never saying anything.
Once you use this approach, you notice that sometimes your thoughts aren’t really true. Think as much as you like, but it doesn’t mean what you think is true. By talking with the observer, you manage to step back, understand things better and view situations from more directions.
Our understanding of situations can be very powerful.
What if two people get caught in a traffic jam? That person feels upset, angry and stressed. Meanwhile, the other prefers to use the time listening to a podcast which calms her. It’s the same event, but people might see it differently.
Here we see that the important part of life is your way of dealing with what happens — not just the events themselves.
The way you understand something can change what you understand.
– Wayne Dyer
All your beliefs, things you have experienced and your emotions help shape your worldview. What follows are actions, associations and a sense of well-being tailored by your views on society.
Paying More Attention to Your Own Consciousness
How can the observer’s mind influence your ordinary behavior?
You can do these things easily:
Don’t act on your first thought. Stop and notice what happens inside you.
Try to watch your own mental activity. Are they useful for improving memory or are they habits we don’t think about?
Practice mindfulness. Spending time in meditation or even a mindful walk can help you notice more about your inner life.
Reconsider the things you believe in.
Try to ask yourself: “Is this true?” and “What else might I think about this?”
Noticing your thoughts and feelings gives you a gap to decide how you will respond. That’s the point where our learning starts.
What Benefit This Has for You
By learning to pay attention to what’s happening before you react, you control your mind much better. Instead of being bent by your feelings or ideas, you set your own life’s course on purpose.
The first step to growing personally is to be aware. When you know how your perception works, you can rethink your mindset, change old habits and create the life reflecting your true self.
Final Thoughts
Thinking about your mind in this way isn’t a supernatural idea — it’s actually a helpful way to take charge of your emotions. Your inner world impacts changes in your outside experiences.
Be aware: You are not governed by what your mind thinks. You are the first human to notice them.
Start observing. Start growing. Make it your goal to become your very best — one careful thought each day.
