It might sound a little exaggerated, but by and large, it will be true. Based on earlier experiences we create a picture of ourselves and others. To simplify all the information and the impressions we get we try to sort this in boxes and categories (this happens so fast in our thoughts that we probably don't observe it). Then, we use this map we have from before to interpret new impressions based on it.
That is why sometimes we distort the information and situations we experience to make them fit in to our general picture, "our map", of the world. We might also ignore information that does not fit with our picture.
That turns it into a self-fulfilling prophecy. If I have a "map" about myself as a victim of the circumstances, I'm going to keep interpreting things in this way. I find proof of this over and over again, because my brain filters and sorts all this information in to these well known boxes.
Therefore, to start seeing yourself and your surroundings in a different way you need to find proof of the contrary. When a new situation arises you need to question your own interpretation and try to make new ones instead.
We all have our maps, and the question is if they contribute to strengthening us, or if it pulls us down.
What does your map look like? How do you interpret yourself and your surroundings? Are there new perspectives you would like to see yourself and the world with? Which in that case? Find proof for these!
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