ADEZE 2

PERCEPTION:

                     ADEZE 2

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.

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(...Continued) Adeze decided to burn all her mini dresses and stock in new looking dresses. She even took Ewuka to help her select dresses that would match her taste. She started wearing decently with elegant perfumes and cosmetics. She realized her worth was not in mini dresses and that her perception was totally wrong. She changed her perception. She would go around the village and greet people with a respectful smile and dress code. Elders of the land were highly pleased and Adeze won respect better than she had before. She even got a responsible husband with whom she got twins. They lived happily. Her perception changed.

When we see this in our lives, we see a similar pattern. There are things we might do that might not count in earning us respect. We should be who we think others should see us. If you put on certain ways, people would take you to be a prostitute. But certain codes will earn respect. It is important to keep a certain ego of dressing and makeup. They change the way we perceive our environment. But where a friend sees as wrong and advices on a proper route, we ought to listen. This will change our perception. There are times we may be lost in our own mind and only feel ourselves. But listening to others is good. A friend will tell that you look good or you need to work on something for betterment. A talk from a friend can be a validation of the good things that you do and can also be a warning. They can be great compliments. Compliments are a great way to drive hard.

Whatever we wear is a way to communicate to ourselves and a way to change our perception. You may be stuck in one dress code and you think it is the only way to get validation from those we seek validation just like Adeze thought. But changing to better ways will positively communicate to your mind.

One thing I have seen is that something we attach ourselves to, is a way we shape perception of ourselves. The perception is either rich or poor. Some people have denied themselves of some things which if used would communicate positively and change their perception. Did you know that just having a perfume spray would change your brain signals? Just like Proverbs has said that perfume is good for the heart. And so spraying one would trigger a given perception. There are things which merely using them tilts your perception and mood and confidence . You may have a bad day and feeling highly moody, yet just a glass of cold water would tear down bad mood. You will start to feel lightheaded and a given healing.

What you have, how it is and in what state - is a contributor to your perception.

                  GOD BLESS YOU

# Simon kutosi

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