The Power of Perception

In this thought-provoking talk, Dana Herrera challenges us to consider how much power we hold in a single shift of perception. What if the frustrating or painful moments in life aren’t punishments, but protection? Using everyday examples—from getting pulled over to dealing with loss—Herrera breaks down how we instinctively label events as “bad,” without knowing the full picture. Her message is simple: change how you interpret the moment, and you might just change your life.

Through this lens, a setback becomes a safeguard, and a delay could be divine timing. Herrera reminds us that there are forces at play we can't always see—the ripple effect of what might have happened, had life not intervened. By shifting perspective from frustration to curiosity, and even gratitude, we reclaim a sense of trust and calm in the face of the unknown. “You are the miracle,” she says—and learning to see life that way is the first step toward truly believing it.

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