Tag: perception

I use this term in respect of individual beings, to signify when Noticing is processed to a recognition or mental picture. If I notice a large three-dimensional form (cuboid, box) in front of me, then perception is that it is a cardboard moving box. So perception is before any conscious thinking about what you may want to do with or about the thing recognised.

See also awareness and consciousness.

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First sight and second thoughts

A concept from some books by Sir Terry Pratchett: First sight is when you see what is actually there, rather than what you want or expect to see. Second thoughts are those you have about what you are thinking, i.e. a kind of self-monitoring to catch prejudiced, conditioned or simply unhelpful or nasty thinking.

Extending Perception

Extension of Perception involves practice, often in groups, with the intention of perceiving yourself, and more, at unaccustomed levels. For example, you may practice noticing the feelings and stories in various parts of the body, or beyond that in the energy fields of your being, known as Aura and Chakras.

Don’t kick my model of existence – tread the path

Let’s not get dogmatic about whether my suggestion is the right model of existence. We could pick it apart all day, but to what end? The final answer, if possible for individual beings, will have to be from experience, not speculation.