Calendar Books by Allen James - Daily Reading - "The Journey: A Calendar Book"

September 3rd's thought from The Journey: A Calendar Book reads;

"Lie on the floor once in a while for a change of perspective" (James, 2012).

The way we look at the world around us is DIRECTLY effected by our points of view.  Although our brains take in every iota of information we see, hear, taste, smell, touch (even peripherally), what we are conscious of determines our world view.

Allowing ourselves to see things from another individual's viewpoint can be enlightening and very, very revealing.  When we attempt to understand other people, it helps to try to put ourselves in their shoes. Before saying something, think about how what we're saying would feel like to us of said by someone else. Treating others the way we want them to treat us is much easier accomplished when looking at the world through a different lens. Don’t judge people until thinking about their point of view.

We must be able to see others points of view to understand our own better. Sometimes we need a fresh perspective to see our own flaws. However, sometimes, seeing the view of someone else can also empower our own.  Empathy is vital to daily social interaction because understanding others will help us know how to help them.

Lie on the floor once in a while for a change of perspective.  Opening the mind is like opening the eyes to something for the first time.  Keep looking up. : )  AJ