Hidden Treasures
Finding Another Vantage Point
By. Evelyn T. Du
Seeing the world from another perspective can introduce you to all sorts of hidden treasures.
The ocean can look very different, depending on whether you are standing at the shore, soaring above in a plane, or swimming beneath its waves. Likewise, a mountain can look very different relative to where you are standing. Each living thing sees the world from its unique vantage point. While from your window you may be seeing what looks like a huge shrub, a bird in its nest is getting an intimate view of that tree’s leafy interior. Meanwhile, a beetle sees only a massive and never-ending tree trunk. Yet all three of you are looking at the same tree.
Just as a shadow concealed from one angle becomes visible from another, you might miss a stunning view if you don't change your perspective. Seeing the world through different eyes—whether physically or mentally—can reveal hidden treasures. Often, discovery begins with a new way of looking at things. A common example is our reaction to insects. While a spider spinning its web in a dark corner may seem dull, scary, and mysterious, up close it weaves silver snowflakes among the branches, resembling colorful jewels.
Sometimes, life presents experiences that may seem confusing, alarming, or worrisome from your perspective. Other times, events may appear insignificant from your vantage point. Try viewing them from a different angle. Bury your face in the grass and observe the world from a bug’s perspective. Explore your home as if you were a small child. Take a ride in a small aircraft and see the world from a wider scope. Just as kneeling down can help you see more clearly when searching for a lost treasure, stepping back can help you grasp the bigger picture of what you’re observing. Doing so allows you to experience vastly different perspectives on this world.
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