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Looking at only one side of our life can
make us blind to the many other ways of looking at our situation. Whenever we examine our lives, we often
examine them from a particular side or angle. Most of us tend to favor one
side over the others. For example, we may tend to look at things from an
emotional perspective rather than a financial perspective, or we may prefer
to think in terms of details rather than the big picture, or vice versa. To a
certain degree, this is not a problem, and these tendencies add color to our
individual personalities. However, they also can make us one-sided, blind to
the many other ways of looking at our situation. Even if we have decided that
we are most happy when we focus on one particular side of things, it is
always worth exploring the other sides. When we do, we become well rounded,
more understanding of other viewpoints, and even more solid in our own. Perhaps you are a person who tends to see
your life in terms of your spiritual well-being. As a result, other concerns
such as financial comfort or social standing may not be prominent in your
mind as you make decisions. However, taking just a moment to consider those
angles will help you in several ways. One, it will enable you to see more
clearly what your priorities are and how they influence your life situation.
Two, it will enhance your sense of confidence because you will see your
situation from all sides, even as you choose one. And three, it will help you
communicate with others about who you are and what you are doing because you
will come from a place of understanding that your own biases and tendencies
are unique as theirs. Most of us instinctively come at things
from a particular angle, and in many cases, this is the right way for us.
Still, understanding the other angles only strengthens us. When we look at
our lives from all sides, we shed light on the big picture, giving ourselves
access to many points of view and highlighting more clearly the one we have
chosen to take. |
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