In the past, I thought every interaction as laden with hidden meanings. Unanswered texts, peculiar glances, and seemingly offensive remarks enraged me. My anger often led to emotional reactions, sometimes I ended friendships. Now, my perspective changed.

I learned that life, itself, is devoid of meaning beyond survival. If nothing is threatening my survival, why should I overreact to others' words or glances?

Now, I try to focus exclusively on the present. I seek to make the most of each moment. I constantly remind myself: how can I make the most of what’s in front of me now?

The journey, which I am still on, is not over. I am still unlearning bad habits. I practice radical self-accountability the best I can.

Your perception of the world is malleable — it’s shaped by our beliefs and and the interpretations of our experiences. If we want to, we can challenge our beliefs and interpretations.

If you want to change, start by asking yourself two questions.

• If I could change just one thing to help me find contentment, what might I change?

• How might I implement that change into my life right now?

For me, I started a practice of noticing walls. I paid attention to how the walls looked. I noticed their texture. I never allowed myself to entertain the question, why was the wall that way.

Simple practice. Immeasurable results.

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