The mind filters perceptions through a system called the reticular activating system, allowing us to notice what is important at a given moment while disregarding the rest. This explains why certain things suddenly become visible to us; they were always present but not significant enough to register until our focus shifts. Understanding this process reveals how our thoughts and priorities can reshape our awareness in real time.

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