Have you ever had one of those days where a single negative event seemed to color everything that followed? Or conversely, a day where a small win made everything feel possible? We often think of "reality" as something fixed and external, something we passively observe. But what if that's not the whole story? What if we are active participants, even architects, in building our experience of the world? Mounting evidence from neuroscience and psychology suggests just that. Our brains don't just record the world like a camera; they actively construct our perception of reality based on our expectations, beliefs, and past experiences. The Latest Science: Seeing What You Believe A fascinating 2023 study published in the journal Nature Communications provides a powerful glimpse into this process. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin designed an experiment to see how our prior beliefs shape what we actually see. Here's how it worked: 1. Participants were shown a pattern of dots moving on a screen. 2. Before the dots appeared, they were given a "cue"—a hint about the likely direction the dots would move (e.g., "mostly to the left"). 3. Sometimes, the cue was accurate, and sometimes it was misleading. The stunning finding? Participants consistently reported seeing the dots move in the direction they were cued to expect, even when the dots were actually moving in a completely different or random direction. Their brains weren't just processing the visual input; they were blending it with their strong prior belief, creating a perception that felt entirely real but was, in fact, a construction. In simple terms: Their expectation literally altered their visual reality. What This Means For You This study is a powerful metaphor for daily life. It suggests that our "reality" is not a perfect recording of events, but a unique blend of what's actually happening and what we expect to happen based on our past. - Your "cues" are your thoughts: The stories you tell yourself ("I'm bad at public speaking," "This will be a great day," "I always get unlucky") act as powerful cues that shape how you perceive upcoming events. - You can change the filter: If your expectations can distort reality negatively, they can also enhance it positively. By consciously shifting your "cues," you can begin to perceive more opportunities, resilience, and joy in the same set of circumstances.

Welcome to our transformational group to find love and create what you want! I am so happy you have found us and I am excited to get to know you and your hopes and dreams. I look forward to sharing content, to supporting you on your journey and to watching the connections and magic begin to flourish. There’s nothing greater than attending a wedding or holding a new born when you know you’ve played a part in helping it to happen. I look forward to seeing you create your deepest desires, through transforming whatever is in the way! In the process I’m excited for the ways in which all aspects of your life will get healthier, happier and more lovingly aligned. I’ve been leading this work since the start of covid so I know what wonderful dreams are possible. To kick off, I would love you to introduce yourself and a little about yourself. I also highly recommend purchasing the book ‘Calling in the One’ by Katherine Woodward Thomas, which we will be working through. With gratitude and love, Samantha