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But perception can be changed by anyone who really wants to at any time. Ponder if you want to change.  <\/p>\n<p style='text-align:left'>&copy; 2009, <a href='https:\/\/aleroy.com\/blog'>Lekatt<\/a>. All rights reserved. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perception is a choice, your choice. When you see a homeless beggar on the street, do you react with disgust, or compassion. How you handle the vicissitudes of life is up to you. We can&#8217;t change life, but we can change how we perceive life. 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