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There is no good or bad without us, there is only perception. There is the event itself and the story we tell ourselves about what it means.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perception shapes our understanding of events, rather than the events themselves being inherently good or bad.
This quote emphasizes that morality and judgment are subjective and influenced by individual perspectives. It suggests that events have no intrinsic value or meaning; instead, it is our interpretation and the narratives we create around these events that dictate their significance in our lives. Thus, understanding this can lead to greater awareness of how we perceive our experiences and the meanings we attach to them.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
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