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You See What You Want to See
Inspired by an old AD for Jeep.
See what you want to see.
Those simple words contain both profound wisdom and dangerous subjectivity.
“See what you want to see” can liberate us from finding beauty everywhere, or it can enable damaging delusions.
How we interpret this phrase shapes our lens on reality.
In its most positive light, “see what you want to see” is to take life’s blank canvases and actively project our most luminous visions upon them.
It’s a reminder that perception is indeed projection — what we observe is colored by our unique perspectives, experiences, and mindsets.
Two people can admire the same sunset and see radically different crescendos of light and shadow.
With an empowered outlook, we can choose to see the inherent majesty, lessons, and opportunities pulsing through every moment.
We can train our eyes to drink in the small wonders most miss in their hurry. We can find reasons to rejoice even amid difficulties.
