“Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.”
What this quote means
Nikos Kazantzakis invites us to change our perception rather than fight against an unchangeable reality. Often, we cannot alter external circumstances, but we can transform our view. By adopting a new perspective, we discover possibilities where we only saw limitations. It's an invitation to inner wisdom: reality is largely a matter of viewpoint, and we have the power to choose how we see it.
How to apply it daily
Choose a situation that bothers you. Try to see it from a different angle: someone else's, or a future you's. Note how your perception shifts and what it reveals.
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