The Prisoner of Perception. (3 min 42 sec)

The dialogue below between Bill and Jane offers a profound reflection on the nature of projection and perception. What we see in others is a reflection of our own inner state. Our perceptions are not about the external circumstances but about our internal unresolved issues.

Bill's Perspective:

"The truth is I felt very betrayed because Jane had made all of these promises and she didn't do any of it. Instead she turned on me and she harassed me and she used me. It's a time that I'm never going to forget but I'd like to forget and I wish that it had never happened. What I've learned from this is that people aren't always what they seem. People can seem nice writing letters and be a whole different ball game when they come into your home."

Jane's Perspective:

"The truth is I felt very betrayed because Bill had made all of these promises and he didn't do any of it. Instead he turned on us and he harassed us and he used us. It's a time that I'm never going to forget but I'd like to forget and I wish that it had never happened. What I've learned from this is that people aren't always what they seem. A person can seem nice writing letters and be a whole different ball game when invite you to come into their home."

Here's what we know for sure is that "projection makes perception." This means that what we project onto others is a mirror of our own unhealed pain. Both Bill and Jane feel betrayed and used, and their narratives about each other are remarkably similar. This mirroring indicates that their grievances are not truly about each other but about something unresolved within themselves.

- Both Bill and Jane must recognize that their intense feelings of betrayal are projections of their own inner fears and pains. By acknowledging this, they can begin to heal the root cause of their distress.

- Forgiveness is not about condoning behavior but about releasing the internal grievances that cause us pain. Bill and Jane have a choice to forgive each other and themselves, seeing beyond the actions to the shared humanity and the call for love that underlies their hurt.

- We must learn to look past the egoic actions and see the Christ in each other. By choosing to see the light in one another, Bill and Jane can transform their relationship from one of conflict to one of mutual compassion.

- Nothing in this world surpasses the importance of inner peace. Bill and Jane's external conflict is a distraction from the peace that resides within them. By focusing on their inner world and simply being loving they can find peace instead of what they are experiencing right now.

This dialogue between Bill and Jane serves as a powerful example of how our narratives about others are reflections of our own inner state. Bill and Jane must make the choice to transcend their grievances to experience peace and healing. Shifting from blaming others for our pain to recognizing our own projections is crucial in waking up from the dream of separation.

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I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.