The Art of Observation

Look closely…do you see any differences between these two bowls of fruit?

What do you think the fruit would taste like?

Do you think these bowls of fruit were made at exactly the same time?

What if we told you… that the fruit bowl on the left was real fruit…yet, the fruit bowl on the right is wax fruit!???

Now, do they taste the same?

Did it surprise you that they look identical yet they are NOT?

Does this remind you of anything in your life?

Do you know two people whom everyone assumes are the same because of how they look, act, appear…but they are actually quite different?

Are you different than how people perceive you?

Have you ever assumed someone would act, appear, be… because of whom their family, friends, or work associates are? Did they surprise you when you discovered they were not like the others at all?

Last question: Will you ever look at a bowl of fruit the same way again? Lol?

So, what awareness have you come to from observing these bowls of fruit?
"Discernment" is the ability to tell the difference between two things that seem the same…

What does this look like in real life? Here is an example:

You immediately assume Keeshan is making an excuse - because of your past experience with Ruthie — when in fact Keeshan actually has a cold. You need to call upon your "super power" of "Discernment" to determine that Keeshan was being truthful with you.

Two things that look the same… but actually, are not.

Your long-time friend Ruthie constantly claims that she is “sick” in order to cancel plans or avoid responsibilities. You have plans with your new friend from work — Keeshan, who calls to tell you she is sick and can’t attend the evening.

You immediately assume Keeshan is making an excuse - because of your past experience with Ruthie — when in fact Keeshan actually has a cold. You need to call upon your "super power" of "Discernment" to determine that Keeshan was being truthful with you.

Two things that look the same… but actually, are not.