Ajahn Geof asks us to see "where does my mind create suffering?" Prior to this he speaks about knowing what is skillful ?"

"So focus on the practice as a way of collecting tools, developing skills, both in terms of techniques in the meditation and whole attitudes toward your life. That’s the most worthwhile use of your time. Those are the best things to take with you when you go.

Skills to Take with You, Thanissaro Bhikkhu

With Each and Every Breath

https://www.dhammatalks.org/books/WithEachAndEveryBreath/Section0001.html

Bhante Vijitha begins his reflection on sanna or perceptions with a story to illustrate how our senses give us information but it is our perceptions, the distinctions we make that give meaning to the sense information received.