Conceptual Framework: The Layers of Reality
Part-1 Conceptual Framework: The Layers Reality Introduction and Core Premise The relationship between observable reality and unseen reality suggests that reality itself is always questionable. This thought constantly runs in my mind, compelling me to observe myself. Through this observation, I’ve noticed something fascinating that I will now attempt to explain. Why do I say reality is always questionable? Because what we perceive as “real” depends entirely on who — or what — is perceiving it. Seeing color, for instance, is not the same for me as it is for a cat. So which perception is real — the cat’s or mine? Reality, then, appears to be species-oriented. Even among humans, reality shifts with age and experience. The world of a child differs from that of an adult, and that of an elder differs still. Even something as simple as a cup of tea tastes slightly different with every sip — reminding us that perception is never fixed. These subtle differences reveal a ...