You Perceive The Truth Based On Your History All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions. ~Leonardo da Vinci What does perceive mean? It means to become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand or interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as. We perceive ourselves and the world around us is very much dependent on our history. You see, when we are in a new situation our mind fills in the blanks based on past experiences. It does this as a form of protection. READ MORE