The right take is that whatever we experience, is less than what is out there. Or, when we are introspective, whatever we experience about ourselves, is less than what is in there. Our perceptions and thoughts are limited — and they may be twisted as there is something like fantasy. There is often unreality in our assumptions, our expectations, and even in our perceptions.
Real is what makes a difference. A nice saying, rather practical, but too glib. Canopus is a real star, but does it make any difference? Not to the stock market, not to my love life. Difference to whom? In what?
Anyway, you don’t want a brain surgeon, operating on you, to believe that nothing is real. Cutting at the wrong place may make a difference. Unless life and death aren’t real either. And what about pain? Some maintain that it is also an illusion.

Dr. Hans Tendam, a seasoned professional life coach, based in Goa — he currently has new individual clients in Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, and Bengaluru in India. He continues to have long engagements with clients in Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Dubai.