Truth about you
Discover how memory and imagination shape your perception of life. Michael Abdallah of Project You explores how awareness and self-understanding unlock freedom and transformation.
As human beings, we possess two of the most impressive attributes that separate us from every other creature on this planet , a vivid sense of memory and a creative sense of imagination. Yet these same abilities are often the reason why so many people struggle and suffer in life.
Your life is a reflection of how you experience it. Your reality is not defined by external circumstances but by how you interpret them. Every thought, reaction, and perception is filtered through your own mind, shaping how you see the world.
From a physical standpoint, our senses and perception are limited. For example, if I hold up my hand, you can only see the palm, not the back, while the person behind me sees the opposite. This shows that every viewpoint is partial, subjective, and unique.
Understanding the Limits of Perception
When we identify ourselves and our lives solely through limited experiences, we restrict the vast potential of who we truly are. Everything we experience is shaped by our interpretation, not the situation itself. What we call “my life” or “my mind” is simply an accumulation of experiences. In truth, what we identify as “self” is part of the living cosmos.
The true privilege of being human lies in our ability to experience life individually. Though we are but a speck in the cosmos, we have the extraordinary opportunity to create and perceive in our own unique way.
Transforming Suffering Into Awareness
The possibilities of human life are endless, yet many of us choose to suffer. By holding onto the memories of the past or fearing the uncertainty of the future. The past should serve as wisdom, not a wound, and the future should be seen as a creative space full of potential. Otherwise, life becomes repetitive and predictable, like a hamster running on a wheel.
If life were meant to be like that, what would be the point of having memory and imagination? Every experience you have happens within you and only within you. When someone touches your hand, you do not experience their hand; you experience the feeling of being touched.
The Universe Within You
Emotions such as joy, pain, love, and hate are not caused by circumstances but by your interpretation of them. They occur within you. Often, our suffering stems from exaggerated memories of the past or fear rooted in similar experiences.
When you quiet the noise around you and observe yourself without judgment, you begin to realise that what you call “you” is deeply connected to everything that exists. The entire universe you experience exists within you, and once you understand that, you realise you have the power to recreate it in any way you choose.
