Beyond Perceptions and Our Power to Discern
Tuesday, January 7th at 7-8:30pm, Zoom, $25
Our perceptions shape the way we see the world, but they’re not always the full truth. Often, they’re filtered through personal experiences, cultural conditioning, and subconscious patterns, creating assumptions and reactions that may no longer serve us. In Beyond Perceptions and Our Power to Discern, we’ll explore how to go beyond surface-level interpretations and tap into our innate ability to discern with clarity, compassion, and integrity.
This workshop is designed for those curious to understand how their inner narratives influence their external reality and learn practical tools for creating more conscious, intentional connections with themselves and others.
Topics Discussed:
• The Nature of Perception
How perceptions are formed and why they often differ from person to person.
The role of past experiences, societal norms, and biases in shaping perception.
Examples of how perception can distort reality, leading to miscommunication or internal conflict.
• The Subconscious Role of Projections
What projection is and how it shows up in relationships and decision-making.
Techniques to recognize when you’re projecting your fears, desires, or beliefs onto others.
Tools for pausing and questioning your assumptions before they solidify into judgments.
• The Power of Discernment
How to develop discernment as a skill—moving beyond reactive thinking to intentional observation.
The difference between discernment and judgment: responding with clarity rather than reacting with bias.
How discernment strengthens relationships, fosters self-trust, and supports better decision-making.
• Practical Exercises for Clarity
Guided self-reflection: “What stories am I telling myself?”
Techniques to separate facts from feelings and assumptions from truth.
Partnered activities to practice listening, observing, and responding without projecting.
• Integrating Discernment into Daily Life
Strategies for cultivating a discerning mindset in personal and professional interactions.
How to align your discernment with your values, creating harmony between intention and action.
Grounding exercises to return to clarity when overwhelmed by emotions or external pressures.