I tell myself and others that when we seem to get bogged down in the minutiae of our lives, feeling like what's going on is so darned important, to imagine ourselves floating out in space looking back at the planet. When you do this, you see what a small - although important - part of the whole picture you really are. This little exercise helps to cut down on the drama in our lives and keeps even the worst experiences in perspective.
Recently, I was listening to a recorded talk by Unity minister Rev. Annie Lonardelli, guest speaker at the Unity Center in Everett, WA. She talked about this idea in a different way and I love it. She was talking about having this sense of being the witness and said we need to view our lives from the balcony.
This allows us to see life in a better, higher perspective. Instead of everything being so gosh darned important, we can get some distance and, maybe, experience our lives with a broader perspective.
Especially if we're dealing with health-related issues where we have to be involved in tests, treatments, protocols, insurance companies, etc..., it is easy to be sucked into this world and forget we live on a much higher plane. Now, if I find myself starting to get pulled in, I tell myself: "Krysta, go to the balcony." Works every time! I reclaim my inner peace, focus, and big-picture perspective. It even works when dealing with my young dog Pearl Magnolia who isn't yet a perfect canine citizen. Give it a try, move to the balcony - the view is so much clearer.
Its interesting how your commentary on this subject has provided some additional understanding to an old saying I thought I understood. In my life in engineering, I long ago learned the old saw: "Its hard to remember that your mission was to drain the swamp when you are up to your neck in alligators". The normal interpretation of this saying was that it is easy to lose ones way in a project by getting too distracted by the details. (All of which still need to be solved)
ReplyDeleteBut, taking this one step further, and viewing the entire operation from the balcony, one can develop additional insight into what they are trying to do and to more clearly see the details not only of the impediments that have presented themselves, but also to see the broader relationship of impediments and solutions to the larger project. It is easier to see the full story of your efforts, instead of just the immediate issues and answers.
Thank you.
I love this additional insight - it is so true! Thanks for sharing it.....
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