Understanding All Sides
by Madisyn Taylor
Whenever we
examine our lives, we 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 can also 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 are 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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