We have the ability to change our perception. It is ever changing, and we can choose to veiw the world and our experiences how we want to. I think every human has this ability. It's right up there with the ability to think. Some might come by it easier or quicker than others, but I don't think that's a born gift or anything. Something that we can develop further or not by choice, and perhaps what we stumble upon or search for.

Overcoming experience via experience isn't always needed, sometimes just plain old thinking can overcome experience and perceptions.