One of the definitions for perspective in Webster's Dictionary is "the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed." This definition makes a clear distinction. It implies that our mental capacities can cause us to see things in ways that may not be accurate.
When we lack proper perspective, we may consider minor situations to be major crises, or we may do the opposite and view significant situations as "no big deal." Either tendency can lead to problems, so we need to do our best to see things as they really are and not allow them to be out of proportion.
Try to form a habit of looking at the whole of life instead of centering on one thing that may be upsetting you. Thinking excessively about the problems we encounter in life only makes them appear to be larger than they really are. (Joyce Meyer--Power Thoughts)
If I had to sum up my personality, this describes me to a tee. As an educator I know that you teach to the "whole" child. You have to acknowledge where the child is, where the child is coming from, and where the child is headed. The same principle can be applied to us. I have a tendency to put enough "hot air" into a situation that it is blown up way out of proportion.
Also, if we never grow as a person our world becomes very small. In a small world, little things can seem big. Whenever I've been in the boat for awhile, I'll make myself get out and walk on water. All of this needs to be done through Christ. Anytime we venture out on our own--we will sink.
1 comment:
I missed this one!
This was so good, something I am working on. I tend to do as Joyce Meyer described, and not always get the right proportion to things.
Yes, I definitely need to get her book. :-)
"In a small world, little things can seem big."
I've had to step back lately and see the big picture... I got side-tracked with drama, and lost the overview to this journey. Thanks for this post!
Loretta
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