Very interesting take on this area, Esther. ππ
Perception of reality is vital, no doubt about that. I also believe that to a large degree we (meaning all of us) shape the reality we see, so in effect, we already have skin in the game.
Perception is often affected by emotions - like storms affect the ebb and flow of a river. If we have faith and remain positive the "reality" that we're in a shitstorm, can be altered to - time to fix this problem.
Cheers.