So maybe the following thought is more applicable to me than for others. I cannot help but believe that truth with a capital T is elusive. For example, my perception of downtown Vancouver is based on my geographic location. I tend to think of the city in terms of my approach from the east. I also most always take the SkyTrain, so I also tend to define the city from those stations. My Vancouver, as it exists in my thoughts, is probably entirely different than those who reside on the North Shore. We're contemplating the same physical reality. Yet, we can only filter reality through our experiences.
In the same vein, I am amazed how persistent our perspectives can be. For example, we've been scouring airline fares for an overseas vacation in September. It has dawned on me that my view of the world is still based on my childhood perceptions. I grew up in the north-east of this continent. To me Asia is still on the other side of Europe. Actually, Asia it directly behind this monitor ... just on the other side of the Pacific!
