A New Perspective
Posted by Kaileen Elise on April 6th, 2010
We don’t see things as they are,
we see them as we are.
(Anaïs Nin)
Do you ever find yourself in need of a fresh perspective?
Do you seek wisdom from mentors or pursue truth in solitude? Do you reorganize, make lists, categorize and work from the bottom up? Do you walk away for a breath of fresh air? Do you make yourself a cup of tea? Do you bounce ideas off of a friend? Do you write in your journal or paint in your notebook?
It seems that sometimes a new perspective is all we need to unlock creativity, solve a mystery, or answer a puzzling question. Yet I find myself slowly realizing that a step back is the remedy to my challenges. During the last few months, I’ve shared moments in my struggle to establish priorities and intentions, I have been upfront about the pace life has set for me lately, and clearly I have been in need of a new perspective.
From the start of this new year, I have cursed my busy to-do lists and overflowing inbox. I have cringed at my mismanagement of time and my eager desire to do more than is necessary. Somehow though my bellyaching and complaining, I stopped reading other blogs, connecting with my readers and finding gratitude in the small, quiet moments that make life so beautiful.
This month my goal is to seek a fresh perspective in my everyday life.
To rediscover my inner artist, adventurer and sparklista. To stop making excuses and to begin with doing what I can. To shed a new light on my creativity and curiosity. To connect, inspire, nurture and grow.
image credit: modern girl’s manifesta via wordle
Tags: Goals & Intentions, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Reflection
Life pulls us in all kinds of directions and it’s natural to get caught up in the busyness of everyday. I constantly feel like I’m trying to “catch up” especially when it comes to blogging! I like your mantra for the month and wish you the best of luck!
That is an old song, ‘not enough time and too much to do’. Although, you appear to be on the right path, focus on the present, take a deep breath, exhale slowly, a moment of silence, then action.
Don’t over load your plate, accept that you are human and celebrate your accomplishments. But most importantly, laugh, have fun, and don’t take yourself seriously. : )
Thanks for the great reminder. I love that quote and I think spring is the perfect time for a new perspective!
That sounds like a great goal. I need to make that one of mine too!
i love how you are always looking to “grow” … better yourself and this goal is something i need to do.
ps. I TOTALLY am going to let you know next time I’m in durham so we can catch up on chai tea… that would be SO AWESOME kaileen
“….a step back is the remedy to my challenges….”, I think this is something I need to try in my own life…..
I love a new perspective to get me out of a rut. Enjoy your time
This is why I love reading your blog. We seem to be in sync much of the time. I am trying to break free from the fringe stuff that drowns me beneath its seeming urgency, pulling my focus away from vision, love, gratitude, solitude and joy. Keep Sharing. It boosts my courage to sit still in those beautiful quiet moments when the voice in my head shouts MOVE! Give yourself permission. I am.
Found you via tranquiliti du jour. those are some great goals for the month, specially the creativity connecting – it’s important!
I find talking to friends or even getting away from my normal everyday environment always gives me a fresh perspective. If I can’t afford to get away for a few days, I find even taking a weekend off where I don’t go online & I just “unplug” helps me. Usually when I come back from these “breaks” I feel refreshed and inspired.