So, while we look for guidance from our Bibles and our Sunday sermons and our books and discussions, we need to remember perspective. We need to remember that as we process information and feelings, there's more going on in our hearts and minds than we might be willing to admit.
My perspective is my map. Your perspective is your map. But neither map is the territory!
When we create a god out of our perspective, we have no room for even the attempt to understand the map of another. Our amygdala kicks in and we defend to the death our opinions and views. We're right and they're wrong. Another wall is built. We are no longer learning in productive dialogue because we're at war.
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Photo Credit: Third place went to a strange snap of shadows walking dogs down a beach
(Credit: Dronestagram/Qliebin)
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Here's a picture of a couple of dog-walkers on a beach. You might think they're a bit tall. Taken by a drone, you are not actually seeing dog-walkers on a beach. You are viewing the shadows of people walking dogs on a beach.
Before my next difficult discussion, I'm going to try to remember this award winning photo before I open my mouth.
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." James 1:19
There are quite a few amazing drone photos found HERE - in case you're looking for a little more perspective!
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