How has your perspective on life changed over time?
This question reminds me of an image showing two individuals standing on opposite ends of a gigantic numeral one sees a 6 the other a 9, yet both are correct. Illustrating the subjective nature of perspective.
While the picture depicts 2 individuals, the question reflects me: my younger and older self. Neither one wrong in their own rights and from their own point of view. But the fact that it was once right does not mean it would remain so or it will continue serving you. Thus the need for "Change"
Change a constant in this thing called life.
Perspective is a dynamic and multifaceted concept that can shift and adapt as we navigate life's complexities. Our perspectives are influenced by our experiences, relationships, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. As we grow and learn, our perspectives can broaden, deepen, or even change dramatically. In childhood, our perspectives are often shaped by curiosity and wonder. We see the world as a vast, unexplored territory, full of magic and possibility. As we experience the world around us, our perspectives begin to take shape, influenced by our family, friends, norms, and so on. As we enter adulthood, our perspectives often become more nuanced and reflective. We've accumulated life experiences, formed meaningful relationships, and developed a sense of purpose. We may begin to see the world in a more realistic light, acknowledging both its beauty and its flaws.
Let's dive deep into factors that could change our perspective over Life. Such as:
- Life experiences: Traumatic events, major milestones, and everyday experiences can shape our perspectives and influence how we view the world.
- Relationships: The people we surround ourselves with, including family, friends, and mentors, can significantly impact our perspectives.
- Cultural background: Our cultural heritage and upbringing can influence our values, beliefs, and perspectives on life.
- Personal values: Our core values and principles can guide our perspectives and decision-making processes.
- Education and learning: Expanding our knowledge and understanding of the world can broaden our perspectives and challenge our assumptions.
How has mine changed? I'll use some basic concepts of life as an example such as Family, Relationships, Time, And idealogies.
Our perspectives on various aspects of life, including family, friendship, faith, money, and time, can undergo significant changes over time. Here's a breakdown of how our perspectives might shift:
FAMILY:
As a child my Family was often seen as a source of comfort, security, and unconditional love.
However as I grew, I developed a greater appreciation for my family's influence on my life and values. Growing up, I saw my siblings as a mistake and I should have been the only one born to my parents 😂. Growing up and even with our respective differences, I don't know how I would have been able to do this life without them. I now have a deeper understanding of our family's history, traditions, and values as well as an appreciation for them.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Under this umbrella falls friendship and love. As a child,Friendships are often formed based on shared interests, proximity, and social connections. Our friends were people we went to the same school with or place of worship with. Somehow it always felt like friendship happened to us and not the other way around. We had very little say on who our friends were. Environment did the foundations for us and the rest were based on feeble reasons as who gave us a toy,who shared a smile, who invited us into their play group. It also came with relative ease because along with the fact that we had to see them all the time, we had yet to meet ourselves and we're strangers to the concept of Standards. Something similar happens with Love.
As time goes on however, we Choose and distance and difference in life and our respective journey requires that it be more intentional. We develop more nuanced and mature friendships, built on mutual respect, trust, and shared life experiences. As we navigate life's challenges, we may come to appreciate the enduring value of true friendships.
MONEY
As a child,Money may seem like a simple, tangible concept, with little understanding of its complexities.
Money definitely felt like it grew on trees. The Fuss our parents made on the value of things felt unnecessary and exaggerated.As we begin to earn money, we may develop a greater appreciation for its value and the responsibilities that come with it. Things like financial plan, saving, investing,stocks, retirement plan starts becoming our business and something we can definitely not ignore. We start recognizing its impact on our lifestyle,our time,our relationships and goals and so on. Most of all we learn that it definitely does not grow on trees😂
TIME:
As a child,Time may seem endless, with each day feeling like an eternity. We reach late teens and time feels like it's speeding up, with each year feeling like a blur. We may develop a greater appreciation for the value of time, recognizing its limited nature and the importance of prioritizing our goals and relationships. The preciousness of time and the importance of living in the present moment.
IDEALOGIES:
As a child I don't think I"thought" much. I either did as I was told or I did as I felt. I never had theories or even knew what they mean. Here I am and I can tell you for free 3 theories that I stand by: God Exists, Everything is not black and white (Gray areas exist), Two truths can coexist.
The truth is as we experience different stages of life, our perspectives on Life and it's concept shifts and this can influence how we prioritize our goals, relationship and experiences, ultimately shaping how we live our lives.