Finding Another Vantage Point

Finding Another Vantage Point Seeing the world from another perspective can introduce you to all sorts of hidden treasures. The ocean can look very different, depending on whether you are standing at the shore, soaring above in a plane, or swimming beneath its waves. Likewise, a mountain can look very different relative to where you are standing. Each living thing sees the world from its unique vantage point. While from your window you may be seeing what looks like a huge shrub, a bird in its nest is getting an intimate view of that tree's leafy interior. Meanwhile, a beetle sees only a massive and never-ending tree trunk. Yet all three of you are looking at the same tree.  Just as a shadow that is concealed from one point of view is easily seen from another, it is possible to miss a fantastic view. That is, unless you are willing to see what's in front of you through different eyes. Seeing the world from another perspective, whether spatially or mentally, can introduce you to all sorts of hidden treasures. The root of the discovery process often lies in finding another way of looking at the world. The common human reaction to insects is one example. Spinning its web in a dark corner, a spider may seem drab, frightening, and mysterious. But seen up close weaving silver snowflakes between the branches of a tree, they can look like colored jewels.  Sometimes, there are experiences in life that from your vantage point may seem confusing, alarming, or worrisome. Or there may be events that look insignificant from where you are standing right now. Try seeing them from another point of view. Bury your face in the grass and look at the world from a bug's vantage point. Explore your home as if you were a small child. Take a ride in a small aircraft and experience the world from a bird's eye view. Just as kneeling down sometimes helps you see more closely when you are looking for lost treasure, so can standing back help you appreciate the broader picture of what you are looking at. In doing so, you'll experience very different worlds. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( by Sadie Nardini Chair yoga is an incredible workout solution for re-building body strength, toning muscles, and improving overall balance and stabilization, and it can be done by anyone able to get into a seated position. With this restorative 10-day course from yoga expert, Sadie Nardini, you'll be guided through a specific blend of short yoga and fitness exercises that gently target common areas of weakness, tension, and inflammation and open up your body in different yet complementary ways. In less than two weeks, you'll have all the tools you need to actively support your best physical health, with the ability to grow in strength, flexibility, and stamina for a lifetime. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 2. [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( 3. [What Women Need to Know About Men]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 6. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 7. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 8. [14 Day Pilates Body]( 9. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 10. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( New Courses • [Letting Go of a Bad Relationship]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]