Jesus said, "Know what is in front of your face, and what is hidden from you will be disclosed to you. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. [And there is nothing buried that will not be raised."] (5 Thomas)

John Boyd, a late 20th Century American military strategist, emphasized that humans tend to see what we expect to see. Boyd advocated influencing an adversary's orientation, encouraging the adversary to see what you want them to see... and taking advantage of the misperception.

Boyd also cautioned that our own orientation - or predispostion - is potentially our greatest vulnerability. We will see what we expect and, too often, not see what is right in front of our face. He urged decision-makers to dispense with expectations and intently engage present reality.

What is your predisposition? Are you an optimist? A pessimist? Do you tend to see the good in others, in yourself? Or are you a critic who focuses on faults? What do you expect? Why is this your expectation? Can you step aside from your expectations? What might you see and experience if you engage life without expectations?

Above is an icon of St. Thomas encountering the risen Christ.