"我们对世界的看法确实由我们决定听到的东西所塑造。"

How we perceive the world around us is deeply influenced by what we choose to listen to. Imagine you’re tuning a radio; if you select the news station, you might feel more informed but also possibly anxious. If you tune into music, your mood could lift and you might feel more relaxed. The core idea is that our experiences and attitudes are heavily dependent on what we pay attention to and absorb.

Think back to a time when social media became mainstream. This was around the mid-2000s. Suddenly, everyone had access to a flood of information and opinions. Before that, people got their news from a few major sources—newspapers, TV channels, maybe a local radio station. But now, we’re bombarded with perspectives from all over. This shift changed how we see the world. If you follow a lot of negative news, you might think the world is a pretty bleak place. But if you follow uplifting stories, you might believe there’s still a lot of good out there.

Let’s take a real-life example: consider a classroom setting. There’s a student, Alex, who always sits in the back, headphones in, listening to motivational podcasts. Another student, Sam, prefers listening to true crime stories. They both attend the same classes, have the same teachers, and learn the same subjects. But Alex is often upbeat, ready to tackle challenges, while Sam is more cautious and sometimes anxious. What they choose to hear shapes their outlook and behavior in subtle but significant ways.

So, how can we apply this to our lives? Start by curating what you listen to daily. Maybe swap out that doom-scrolling session on social media for a podcast on personal growth. It doesn’t mean you ignore the world’s problems, but it’s about balance—feeding your mind with thoughts that help you grow and stay positive. If you’re feeling down, try listening to something uplifting or educational. Notice how it changes your mood and perspective.

Imagine this scenario: You’ve had a rough day at work. A big project didn’t go as planned, and you're feeling overwhelmed. On your commute home, you have a choice. You could either listen to a news channel that's reporting on economic downturns and crises, or you could listen to an inspiring audiobook or a podcast featuring stories of resilience and success. If you choose the latter, you might find yourself feeling a bit more hopeful and motivated by the time you get home. You might even come up with new ideas for that project.

In a nutshell, be mindful of what you let into your mind. Just like a garden, what you plant and nurture will grow. Choose to hear things that uplift, inspire, and inform you in a balanced way. We can’t control everything that happens around us, but we can control what we focus our attention on. And that, in turn, shapes how we see the world.