Perception

To see ourselves as others see us -- unmasked images, through others' eyes -- half-formed caricatures, perhaps -- or mere grotesqueries -- barely recognized, telling what we thought to hide -- we'd label these as skewed perceptions, not real truth... But, no matter -- when once I thought myself unfairly judged and asked "How so?", I was reminded of the obvious, i.e.: all outcomes are determined by perceived attitudes and actions. Not truth, but clear perception, pure appearance, guide others' thoughts and so create the world we live in. Thus, however harsh, "Perception is reality."