Written by Shelley Devine   Episode 3 Clear Vision - Lifting the Veil of Illusion Illusion is some thing that is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses. Its a false belief or idea, a deceptive appearance or impression of reality. There are 3 Main Types of Optical Illusions- Literal Illusions   Physiological Illusions Cognitive Illusions   All three types have a common thread - the perception of the image given to the brain doesn't measure up that's why optical illusions are referred to as a "trick" of the eye. Unlike the magician or trickster who lets us know up front that they are going to deceive us by a slight of hand trick, we have to lift the veil of illusion and begin the journey into our soul. We need to see clearly where we have been lying to ourselves like the Wizard of Oz hiding behind a curtain, holding back the truth of our authentic self from knowing that we are courageous , knowledgeable, and have a heart. Illusion elicits the qu