Choosing a Perspective

 

Perspective box, Museum Bredius.

 

In art, in history, in sociology, in religion, and in life itself, perspective shapes our view of the past, perception of the present, and vision of the future. This often happens without our awareness.

 

The purpose of this short blog is to create deeper awareness and challenge us to broaden our perspective and even try to step into another's perspective.

 

You can live through the same times and circumstances and come through with entirely different stories.

 

Not everyone experiences the past the same way.

 

One person's celebration is another person's misery.

 

The myopic soul will dismiss that insight or just pass over. Followers of the Way cannot, in good conscience do so.

 

The Way of Jesus calls us to deeper empathy with the pain of others.

 

Still, we can choose our perspective to some extent.