Tag: certainty

What do you see?

Posted on by Olaf

It is widely accepted that each of us sees the world through a particular lens, either one that may distort or correct vision.  Types of lens might be economic, social, technological, political or cultural but they are forged from our experience of life.  Your lens may help you see clearly or it may add in bias and prejudice.  Much is said these days about diversity, discrimination and equality – how does that sit with you? Are you filtering what you see through the same lenses you’ve always had or has your world view been challenged and undergone change?  The default human condition is to mix with those who reinforce one’s own world view, be that secular or spiritual, but there is another way to see things that is truly better.

  •  ‘We see the world through the lens of all our experiences; that is a fundamental part of the human condition’ – Madeleine M Kunin
  • ‘Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera’ – Yousuf Karsh

Perspective

Posted on by Olaf

You may well know this bird is an Oyster Catcher and be familiar with its beautiful burbling sound but none of us can share its unique perspective as it skims low across the sea. What is your unique perspective in life at present?  In the twists and turns of life, we find ourselves in diverse places, travelling at different speeds and dealing with many types of emotion.  Here are some experiences you might be entering, wanting, dreading or leaving behind – going into the valley, on the mountain to, in the boat, on an eagle’s wing or walking on water.  Whichever one it is, you probably won’t be able to change it so the vital thing is to have the right perspective as you pass through it.

  • ‘Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life’ – Gregory Peck
  • ‘The only thing you sometimes have control over is perspective. You don't have control over your situation. But you have a choice about how you view it’ – Chris Pine