There is no Reality

Monday, June 1, 2009

Reality is defined as: the quality or state of being actual or true. That which exists objectively and in fact.

I don’t agree with this definition of reality. In my opinion, there is no reality. There is only a perception of reality. Multiple people can experience the same thing and come away with completely different realities. For example, if two different people took a walk through New York City, the first person may see a beautiful city full of activity and opportunity. On the other hand, the second person may see a dirty, crowded city full of angry, impatient people. Which scenario is reality? I believe they are both reality. The only difference is the person’s perception. You can view life as a blessing or a battle full of learning opportunities or challenges. I define reality as what you perceive to be true. It is shaped early in life and reinforced or corrected through life experiences and education. Similar to personalities, everyone’s reality is unique.