Shifting Lenses - The Power of Perspective

 We often think that reality is fixed - that the situation we are in, emotions we feel, or the way we see others is the truth. But truth, more often than not, is coloured by perspective. 

What we call a bad day might be some one else dream. 
What feels like rejection could be redirection. 
What seems unfair from one angle could be a blessing in disguise from another. That is the magic of perspective - it does not change the facts. but it chhanges how we live with them.

Perspective is the lens through which we view life. Just like a camera, sometimes we need to adjust tht focus or change the angle to get clear picture. When we are struck or overwhelmed, or judging too quickly, a shift in perspective can offer peace, understanding and clarity.

Why perspective matter?
  • It helps us see beyond our pain.
  • It softens judgement and fuels compassion,
  • It creates space for forgiveness,
  • It gives us the strength to keep going when life gets tough.
Imagine standing at the edge of the forest. From where you are all you see is dense trees. But if you climb the hill beyond, or flew above it, you would see the paths, the streams, and the open spaces. The forest did not change - you just saw it differently. 

We all carry stories, shaped by our experiences, biases and emotions. Some one might seem riude, but may be they are in hurt. A friend;s silence might feel cold, but they are struggling silently. A failure in anything might sting you now, but it might end up being the biggest turning point of your life.

How to practice shifting perspective?
  1. Pause and Reflect - Ask yourself: Could there be another way to see this?
  2.  Step into their shoes - Try to understand where the other person is coming from/
  3. Zoom Out - Imagine looking back at this moment a year from now.Will it  matter as much?
  4. Talk it out - Sometimes a conversation with a friend or journaling helps us see things more clearly. 
  5. Choose curiosity over judgement - Replace "Why are they like this? with "What they be going through?"
Perspective is not about pretending that everything is OK. It is about choosing to see beyond the surface. It is about understanding that multiple truths can exist all at the same time, and that sometimes, peace begins when we are willing to shift the lens. 
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So next time when life feels over whelming or when some one lets you down - pau se. Take a breath. Change the angle. You might just discover a whole new way of seeing the same story

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