Definition
What is Reality Check?
Reality Check is a clear reading of the “now,” void of distractions. By void, I do not mean they disappear. Instead, they are no longer distracting.
Consider the void a sense of heightened levels of clarity amidst all stimuli. It is a moment that yanks us to reality and allows us to see the present moment. Thus, our attention is honed and focused. We suddenly realize what matters most. By reverse engineering this phenomena I broke it down to three elements.
Below are the three elements of Reality Check:
Context
Context is a snapshot of a set of constraints that scope the moment. The scope represents the viewport through which we can see. Its limiting aspect focuses our attention. A Reality Check occasion is all but an intense realization of all the context dimensions we are in.
Time
The present is the last piece of the puzzle to capture the current context and to discuss it we need to talk about time. Time is the author of change. Without time, there is no change, or at least we cannot reason about it in any other way.
Observer
For the context to exist, someone needs to be aware of it. I am using observer here instead of mind or body to encapsulate the full picture of a conscious awareness of our experiences, feelings, thoughts, and body. The entirety of this system is aware.
Reality Check
In Pursuit of the Right Questions
Packed with self-empowerment tools and tactics, Reality Check will teach you how to view problems with new eyes, honing your attention and identifying possibilities. It will explain all three elements with thought-provoking stories and lessons.
A fantastic book! I love how Carlo drew upon his many experiences and personas to describe such a vast and abstract concept and relate it metaphorically to rehearsing and being on the stage. He took important, interesting, and thought-provoking ideas and packed them into each chapter in an organized and digestible format keeping the reader engaged and eager to continue reading and learn more. I felt a refreshing lightness in being free to explore the ideas presented; I am excited to explore the platform mentioned, engage with the community of readers, and compare notes!
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