The Art of Looking Within
This week's post is about perspective. We all have a narrative; a unique set of experiences and thoughts. How we show up in and contribute to society is a direct reflection of those core values.
"Your perspective will either become your prison or your passport." ~Steven Furtick
We spend our lives taking in information and experiences, building a storyline about who we are, our place in the world, how we fit in, and what we stand for.
Some convictions are so ingrained that they run on autopilot, without us ever questioning the path we took to arrive at this internal place of "Rightness".
By definition, perspective is the act of looking.
If your cultural conditioning has taught you that the color white signifies death, then from your point of view it represents sadness, mourning, and grief. Western culture, in turn, sees white as a sign of jubilation; a joyous color, embodying purity and goodness.
When your core beliefs are challenged, do you dig in your heels...feel offended...assume you are right? Or are you willing to listen...have curiosity....let go of ego...make room for a change of heart and mind?
A malleable perspective is a powerful antidote to outmoded ideas. We have an incredible opportunity right now to get clear on our values and align ourselves with actions that support those values.
When we let go of the need to be right, free exchange and transformation are possible.
Being willing to change your narrative is a sign of growth. There is power when we lead with love and an open mind, rather than allowing conditioned fear to guide us.
My question to you is: Do you lead with an open heart and mind?
