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The role of personal experience in shaping one's perspective on life from "summary" of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
The way we see the world is deeply influenced by our personal experiences. Our past shapes our present, molding our views and beliefs in ways we may not even be aware of. Personal experience is like a filter through which we perceive reality, coloring everything we encounter. This filter is not fixed; it changes and evolves as we continue to live and learn. In 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', the narrator delves into the idea that our experiences, especially traumatic ones, can have a profound impact on how we interpret the world. He recounts his own struggles with mental illness and how it altered his perception of reality. These experiences left a lasting imprint on him, shaping his thoughts and actions in ways th...
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