Sometimes we are overwhelmed by these problems. In this issue we are taking time to look at what is happening when we perceive something. Time Atrium Society Home Page Reality vs. Perception his seems a bit confusing to most of us, the idea that these two words mean different things. But the truth of it is that they are often extremely different. Reality is the actuality of things, what is really happening, without interpretation.
Perception is that interpretation of the experience.
Let's say for example that the reality of things may be that you are in a room with people talking very loudly. But perhaps your perception may be that these people are obnoxious and rude. This would be your interpretation of the situation. Our perceptions also get us into trouble with each other, because each of our perceptions are different, and yet we believe they are the same. We often believe that others have the same view as we do.