We do not perceive what is "out ther, " rather we perceive what is "in here." Our senses can only inform us of their own status. They can inform us of the elesctrical status of neurons or the physical or the chemical status of the receptors. The outside world is never taken into our consciousness. The outside world is rather our own creation, psychologically synthesized from the mass of sensations that envelope us. In many respects, the ultimate question that perception must ask was stated by John Stuart Mill in 1865. He asked, "What is it we mean, or what is it which leads us to say, that the objects we perceive are external to us, and not a part of our own thoughts?" That remains, perhaps, the ultimate, unresolved perceptual puzzle. Stanley Coren
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Carried on the wings of a butterfly, this quote is an inspiring way to live life. It tells us that even though life may be difficult it is possible to rise above the challenges of life and thrive. The message given here is that if you are able to find yourself in the world around you, then your are also able to find more light in your darkest of times. This can be accomplished by putting your mind in a different state of mind. By keeping your mind busy with something else you are able to stay away from negative thoughts and focus on what's important.

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