Have you ever said to yourself or heard anyone say, “I just want to be happy?” I want peace and contentment each and every day.
Often times, we just go through the motions and accept our natural thought-process as if we have no other choice. The thing is, we do…we have complete control over how we choose to think and look at the world around us. The concept of perspective is just that, it is the lens in which we choose to look at life through.
Are you focusing on the positives of what’s going on around you or do you tend to hone in on what is going wrong, what needs improved, or what you haven’t completed yet? I will be the first to admit, practicing perspective is not an easy task. I say this because we are human and sometimes, our natural thought-process veers towards the negative; sometimes to the extent that we sabotage our mood or even our entire day.
Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam because of a car accident and you were already late to wherever it was that you were going? You say to yourself, “ugh, I am already late, why do these things always happen to me?” You glance over to the opposite lane of traffic and see the cars flowing on by without even a slight delay. You say, “Why aren’t I over there? Why do I have such terrible luck?”
This is the perfect moment to practice perspective and if you take a moment to stop comparing yourself to the opposite lane of traffic and instead take a deep breath and glance at the car ahead that was actually in the accident and compare yourself to them. It is then that you realize, THEY had a bad day, not me. That is someone’s spouse, maybe a parent, or child and they may even be in a life changing state. Sure, it is not convenient to be stuck in traffic but there are much worse circumstances you could find yourself in. This analogy aligns right along with other inconveniences in life, try to find a silver lining and at minimum, remember things could almost always be worse.
Understanding this concept of perspective comparisons is a powerful component to attaining the emotional and mental peace that we all desire. When was the last time you patted yourself on the back and relished in your accomplishments? Or, are you too busy worrying about what you haven’t completed or all of the things on your to-do list. Take a moment and practice taking the time each day to congratulate yourself on what you have done; focus on the wonderful things in your life, not what you think are missing.
By practicing positive perspective, you are on your way to a attaining the happiness and contentment that you deserve. Be sure to watch my video Practicing Perspective and visit the website for my business, Serenity Health and Wellness Center.
