Whenever we examine our lives, we examine them from a particular side
or angle. Most of us tend to favor one side over the others. For
example, we may tend to look at things from an emotional perspective
rather than a financial perspective, or we may prefer to think in terms
of details rather than the big picture, or vice versa. To a certain
degree, this is not a problem, and these tendencies add color to our
individual personalities. However, they can also make us one-sided,
blind to the many other ways of looking at our situation. Even if we
have decided that we are most happy when we focus on one particular
side of things, it is always worth exploring the other sides. When we
do, we become well rounded, more understanding of other viewpoints, and
even more solid in our own.
Perhaps you are a person who tends to see your life in terms of your
spiritual well-being. As a result, other concerns such as financial
comfort or social standing may not be prominent in your mind as you
make decisions. However, taking just a moment to consider those angles
will help you in several ways. One, it will enable you to see more
clearly what your priorities are and how they influence your life
situation. Two, it will enhance your sense of confidence, because you
will see your situation from all sides, even as you choose one. And
three, it will help you communicate with others about who you are and
what you are doing, because you will come from a place of understanding
that your own biases and tendencies are unique as are theirs.
Most of us instinctively come at things from a particular angle, and in
many cases this is the right way for us. Still, understanding the other
angles only strengthens us. When we look at our lives from all sides,
we shed light on the big picture, giving ourselves access to many
points of view and highlighting more clearly the one we have chosen to
take.