Selective perception is the process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints. It is a broad term to identify the behavior all people exhibit to tend to “see things” based on their particular frame of reference.

Many people would love to take up meditation and enjoy the growth and personal development it brings. However, there are many myths around meditation that are stopping these people getting involved. Read on to see how they are just that… myths!

Human beings’ nature has a tendency to seek satisfaction for their existence in every aspect of life. Subconsciously, this particular tendency, is a constant reminder to people. The other side of nature expects happiness and well-being. However, things do not happen as planned or accomplished as designed. The reasons are plenty within the parameters of situations and availability of means. Thus, analyzing the reasons for fulfillment or failure will objectively show positive results. It provides remedies and opens new vistas.

We are lucky, as we all belong to the most evolved species of God, called human species. But it is not good enough, as we are all unhappy, and dissatisfied with our lot. Why? The answer is pretty simple. We all have a mind, which is perpetually dissatisfied, and is never steady or cool in life. We need to control it. But it is nearly impossible. Mind is a King, who lives in a well fortified garrison in a hitherto unrestrained lifestyle. How can we tame Mind the King? To live a successful life in the world, we have to control our mind. Then we are a winner in the world.

Beliefs are shaped up by perceptions and experiences. Human beings have only five sensory organs to make perceiving and experiencing possible. The inputs we get through these sensory organs get processed in mind and as a result most people arrive at sensible, reasonable and logical beliefs. This is also how common sense works. It is a different matter that there are numerous things that we will never perceive or experience because of the limitations posed by our sensory abilities.