Knowing what conscious filters were formed in childhood is a good start to understanding how we perceive our reality. Filters form the foundation of the interpersonal dynamics in our personal and professional relationships. Filters become layers of our personality that are not who we truly are. By identifying the filters we’ve accumulated over the years, we’ll be able to realize why we react the way we do. Hopefully, by making a conscious decision to acknowledge each filter, and feel gratitude in knowing that it no longer serves us in a positive way, we can lovingly release it and move towards living an authentic life.