Posts Tagged ‘Perspective’
Reality is simply an observation vetted with a healthy dose of skepticism, inquisitiveness, and perspective.
Colossians 2:16-18 The thing about reality is that there are so many to pick from. Not only does everyone have their own version of it, but ours frequently changes based on a dizzying combination of external influences – most of which have their own agenda and try to manipulate the very reality we’re trying to…
Read MoreA life of truth is built by seeking knowledge which brings understanding – which brings perspective – which brings love – which brings truth.
First of all, why would someone want to live a life of “truth”? Although there might seem to be an obvious answer to a very simple question, understand that a life of truth is not easy. Everywhere we go… everywhere we look… the world invites us, if not pushes us, to live a life based…
Read MoreTrue sorrow is silent and is never influenced by visibility.
Sorrow begins on the inside. It doesn’t have to be shown to be experienced. And it doesn’t have to be shown to be meaningful. Of course, under the right circumstances, we want our sorrow to be known. At a funeral, we want the members of the bereaved family to feel our heartfelt sorrow at the…
Read MoreOne’s perspective should be born from experience, shaped by context, and molded through empathy and a desire to understand.
Perspective is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, giving someone the benefit of the doubt about something they did and allow perspective to influence our opinion might be a good thing. Think about it… If someone stole your credit card number and used it to buy food for their malnourished baby, would that perspective…
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