#different perspective

[thewolfnessphotography]

[wordsoftheheartandsoul]

There's a time for being still and a time for being bold. There's a time for addressing people and a time for assessing yourself. In all times, you have a choice to succumb to your struggles or gain a better understanding of strategy through them being exposed. Don't strike back - study. Don't answer questions that are not asked - listen closely to information being given. Don't seek to destroy a destructive person - gain a different perspective of confirmation and information from them. Because wisdom and discernment not only come from experiences but are also cultivated through observed patterns.

Morgan Richard Olivier - the strength that stays

[w-i-m-m]

[pumpkin-the-girlie-girl-vixen]

Sometimes You Just Need to See from a Different Perspective

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to become entrenched in our own viewpoints and experiences. We develop our beliefs, opinions, and reactions based on our unique backgrounds, encounters, and emotions. However, life has a profound way of reminding us that understanding often lies beyond our immediate perception. The adage “sometimes you just need to see from a different perspective” encapsulates the essence of growth, empathy, and human connection. This entry explores the importance of shifting our viewpoints, the benefits it brings, and practical steps to incorporate this transformative practice into our daily lives.

The Beauty of Different Perspectives

At its core, seeing from a different perspective is about acknowledging that our individual experiences are just a fraction of the larger human experience. We often find ourselves in situations where our viewpoint feels absolute, creating a barrier to understanding and connection. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open ourselves up to a more nuanced comprehension of the world around us.

Imagine a simple situation where two friends have an argument over a miscommunication. Each believes they are in the right, clinging tightly to their respective narratives. However, if they took a moment to see the situation from each other’s viewpoints, they might discover that their intentions were misunderstood, leading to a more profound understanding and resolution. In this scenario, stepping back and embracing different perspectives allows for empathy, healing, and growth.

The Benefits of Shifting Your Perspective

1. **Enhanced Empathy and Understanding:** By practicing perspective-taking, we cultivate empathy for others’ feelings and experiences. Understanding that someone’s actions might stem from their struggles, fears, or past experiences fosters compassion. This empathy allows for deeper connections in both personal and professional relationships.

2. **Creative Problem Solving:** When faced with challenges, viewing the situation from various angles can spark creativity and innovation. By exploring different solutions and approaches, we may uncover options that we hadn’t initially considered. This broader perspective can lead to more effective problem-solving and decision-making.

3. **Reduced Conflict:** Misunderstandings and conflicts often arise from rigid viewpoints. When we are willing to consider alternative perspectives, we can diffuse tension, find common ground, and prevent unnecessary disputes. This practice encourages dialogue rather than confrontation, fostering healthier relationships.

4. **Personal Growth:** Challenging ourselves to see beyond our immediate beliefs can promote personal growth. It encourages self-reflection and critical thinking, pushing us to confront biases and assumptions that might limit our understanding. This growth can lead to a more open-minded and adaptable mindset.

5. **Broader Worldview:** Exposure to different perspectives enriches our worldview, providing a more comprehensive understanding of societal issues, cultures, and human experiences. This expanded awareness can help us appreciate the complexity of life and the diversity of thought that exists.

Practical Steps to Shift Your Perspective

1. **Practice Active Listening:** Engage in conversations with the intent to understand rather than respond. Ask open-ended questions and allow others to express their thoughts and feelings fully. This practice not only fosters deeper connections but also exposes you to viewpoints you may not have considered.

2. **Seek Diverse Experiences:** Step outside your comfort zone and immerse yourself in experiences that challenge your existing beliefs. Attend cultural events, read literature from diverse authors, or participate in community service. Embracing diversity in experiences broadens your understanding of the world.

3. **Reflect on Your Beliefs:** Take time to reflect on your beliefs and values. Consider how your experiences have shaped your perspectives and be open to questioning them. Ask yourself how those beliefs might differ if you were in someone else’s shoes.

4. **Engage in Thoughtful Discussions:** Engage with people who hold differing views in a respectful and open-minded manner. Discussing topics with those who think differently can provide valuable insights and encourage you to consider other angles.

5. **Practice Mindfulness:** Mindfulness encourages us to be present in the moment and aware of our thoughts and feelings. By tuning into our internal reactions, we can recognize when we might be reacting defensively and consciously choose to approach the situation with curiosity instead.

Conclusion: The Transformative Power Of Perspective

Ultimately, the ability to see from a different perspective is a powerful tool for personal growth and connection. It allows us to navigate the complexities of human interaction with empathy and understanding, fostering relationships that are rooted in respect and compassion. Life is a rich tapestry of experiences, and by embracing the myriad of viewpoints that exist, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

In a world that often feels divided, the simple act of shifting our perspective can be a catalyst for change. It encourages dialogue, nurtures empathy, and fosters a sense of community. So, the next time you find yourself entrenched in a viewpoint, remember that sometimes you just need to step back, take a deep breath, and see the situation through a different lens. You might be surprised by the beauty and richness that lie just beyond your immediate perception.

[resetwithtay]

I’m done playing it safe! I can do all things!!!!

I’m her! 🤌🏾✨

[itsthebethblogever]

Would life be easier as a cockroach?

My days would be spent dipping, diving, and digging into whatever treasure trove I sniff out, feasting on delights forgotten, unprotected, left for those brave enough to pounce at the opportunity. No cooking, gathering, working, speaking, bartering… only pleasure seeking and swift scuttling.

Would the purveying pattern of fear/disgust upon being seen rattle my spirits or fuel my fire? Maybe the reason so many of us avoid cockroaches like the plague is rooted in deep admiration of their relentless ability not only to survive, but thrive. I mean, in the year-long lifespan of a cockroach, a female can give life to 200-300 children. Get it, gurl.

Could we be envious of their lifestyles?

They are never afraid of being judged, charging without hesitation, into the dirtiest, most dark and foreboding environments, without ego or regret, to unearth buried gems. Full, fierce, flights of freedom. They are courageous, continuing an ancient tradition of a passion to create, mercilessly multiply their DNA, to expand their Ancestral lines.

Pious preservers of their life force at any cost. While cleaning up the mess of others, never expecting to be thanked.

Built to withstand any element, temperature, height, sight… equipped for it all. And yet, we only want to see them fall.

Down with the cockroaches of society. Those that exist from the waste and unwant of others. Others. Separation. You against them. Are they against us? Or simply living, coexisting, out of our way, hidden, maintaining and respecting this invisible border between our worlds?

Have I ever seen a roach insist on spending the night cuddled beside me in bed, to seek comfort and warmth, to enjoy the feeling of its smooth exoskeleton rubbing against the soft undertow of sheets and blankets? In the past, I have welcomed cats and dogs as bedside company, as well as human friends and family… but a cockroach? No. It feels more distant to imagine a roach sitting still at all. Instead, the memory movies in my mind recall mainly scenes of the insects making a bee line for a hole in the wall to disappear into, a preferable state than spending one more millisecond under my watchful, accusatory eyes.

They get out of the way.

And never for a moment seek out human interaction or affection.

We love those who seek to love us.

We love those whose lips burst into blossoming, beaming grins like a flower’s petals awaken with the daylight when they see us, as suns.

We react to others as they react to us.

We are mirrors.

Monkey see, monkey do.

If cockroaches ran, skipped, hopped towards us instead of fleeing, would we begin to change our minds? What if we welcomed their antennae as a tickling embrace of affection, like the delicate touch of a kitten’s whiskers? What if we traced and petted the outline of their pebble-like outer shield, admiring the patterns and grooves of their skin, cool to the touch of our toasty fingers?

Is it because it is nature? Not in our nature, or in their nature, to play this role? Are roles permanent, unchangeable, irreversible? Is one entire species doomed to be hated unconditionally without a doubt or even a chance?

What if we applied that same logic to our brothers and sisters?

Are some born as a cockroaches, cursed to be exiled and excommunicated for all of eternity? What if that was you? Or me? What if that’s how others see me? Maybe not all others, maybe not all the time, but in doses… I do feel like that, sometimes, by some people. Do they want to go running for an aerosol can to cover me in a paralyzing, toxic cloud of a death potion when they see me? But, they cannot, as they would face the consequences imparted upon them from other humans. Is avoidance of judgment or imprisonment my saving grace? Is that all that saves us? Fear of being locked away?

I wish it wasn’t.

I wish people acted from fear of getting farther away from love.

I wish people acted from love. Not from fear.

I wish we would be inspired to take actions depending on maximizing the feeling of love to as many beings as possible.

Imagine taking that first step outside the door frame of your home, prepared with all your trinkets of the day, ready to blast off into space in a car or a bus or a train to your place of employment, or wherever you spend your days, imagine this moment of being almost ready to leave… when you stop.

Suddenly.

You stop.

You pause. Your forward momentum in a temporary freeze, because you almost forgot to ask yourself the most important question of all, to properly prepare yourself for the day -

Am I ready to spread love?

The most massive, burning, lightest, purest love I can possibly imagine today? What else can I do to minimize suffering?

Did I leave behind my cup of coffee? That helps increase my energy, which allows me to deliver the most potent form of my magic in the world. So, in this case, no. I am not ready to spread love.

Did I remember to bring back the ring my lover left on the nightstand from when they were reclining beside me in the safety of my abode? No. That would be a missed opportunity to make my lover feel cared about. So no, I am not ready to spread love, I will go back and retrieve that ring.

Did I remember to take a moment to breathe and feel gratitude for being given another opportunity to experience another day of being alive? No, I almost left without taking a moment to breathe. To stretch. To feel. To love. Take a moment, if only a moment, to come back to love.

Send that to yourself. A message to your heart.

I love you.

I love you today and we will try our best.

Because first, it is all about us. You. I. Start with yourself, and then reach for more. Because we exist in a World Wide Web of connections.

We are all connected.

Ourselves to our neighbors, our pets, our plants, our air, our cockroaches, our Earth. And the way things are depends on how we act.

And everything can change.

Everything is always changing.

So let’s have it change for the better. Look to love. To notice the big and the small. To surf with the rise and the fall. To try and love it all.

Even a cockroach scuttling up the wall.

[amyylinchen]

[vivian-at-home]

180 degrees is still a straight line with the same direction, going back over things can't help. I did a complete 63 degrees :)

[perplexingly]

A Woman’s Lot

[themandalalady]

25-026 Perspective

[wisedreamerreview]

Altered Perspective

The following was written in 2016. It showed up in my memories over on my social media page. After this, you will see what I mean by altered thoughts. “While I was out today I went to Sam’s Club. As I was passing the exit, headed toward the entrance, I passed a woman and her looked to be, teenage daughter (?). The woman was rearranging purchases in the basket of a motorized cart. What I…

[snowcalmth]

My different world

I live in a world of strong senses,where everyday things feel extreme.Fluorescent lights flash like disco balls,whispers turn to loud screams. Thoughts swirl in twisting patterns:ComplexConnectedSometimes too much Talking: a puzzle with missing piecesWords mix up, answers hideMy tongue ties in knotsMeaning stays locked inside Being social: a dance I can’t followSteps I try to learn, beats I…

[pumpkin-the-girlie-girl-vixen]

The Importance of Addressing Issues Immediately:

As humans, we've all been in situations where someone has hurt our feelings or done something wrong, and we've struggled with how to address the issue. It's natural to want to avoid conflict or uncomfortable conversations, but holding onto problems can be detrimental to our relationships and our own well-being. In this blog, we'll explore why it's essential to address issues right away and how holding onto them can lead to resentment, over-analysis, and trauma dumping.

*The Dangers of Holding Onto Issues*

When we don't address problems as they arise, they can simmer beneath the surface, causing resentment and frustration to build. Overtime, this can lead to a toxic dynamic in our relationships, where we start to see issues where there aren't any, and misunderstandings become blown out of proportion. Holding onto issues can also cause us to over-analyze every interaction with the person we haven't had closure with, making us wonder if their innocent actions are actually malicious.

For instance, let's say a friend forgets to invite you to a party, and you don't address the issue right away. Over time, you might start to feel like they're intentionally excluding you, and you might begin to question their motives. However, if you had addressed the issue immediately, you might have realized that it was just an honest mistake, and your friend didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

*The Consequences of Trauma Dumping*

When we finally do decide to address the issues we've been holding onto, it can come out as a massive trauma dump. This is when we unleash a barrage of pent-up emotions and grievances onto the other person, often catching them off guard. This can be overwhelming and even devastating for the other person, making them feel attacked and defensive. It's like presenting someone with a receipt full of all the issues you've been accumulating, and it can be a lot for anyone to take on.

Imagine being in a long-term relationship with someone, and everything seems to be going great. You're making progress in your life, and you believe you're a good partner. But then, out of nowhere, your partner presents you with a list of all the issues they've been holding onto. This can be shocking and devastating, making you feel like you're a bad person or that you're not doing enough. The reality shift can be mentally crippling, and it can make you wonder if you're truly a good partner.

*The Importance of Communication and Compassion*

So, how can we avoid this toxic dynamic and build stronger, more resilient relationships? The answer lies in communication and compassion. When we address issues as they arise, we can work through them together, using empathy and understanding to find a resolution. This doesn't mean that we won't make mistakes or hurt each other's feelings, but it means that we're willing to put in the work to do and be better.

For example, let's say you and your partner have a disagreement about something. Instead of holding onto the issue and letting it simmer, you address it right away. You both listen to each other's perspectives, and you work together to find a resolution. This can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation, but it's essential for building trust and understanding in your relationship.

*Long-Lasting Relationships Require Effort and Harmony*

Long-term good friends are still good friends, even in difficult times. They love and care for each other, and they're willing to put in the work to overcome challenges and grow together. This means that both parties need to stop pointing fingers and work on being better to each other, for each other, and for their individual self-growth.

Everyone has some toxic tendencies in their lives, but what's important is wanting to do and be better. We all make mistakes because we're human, but it's how we learn from those mistakes and strive to be better that makes a relationship perfect and worthwhile. By addressing issues immediately, communicating with compassion, and working together to grow and improve, we can build relationships that last a lifetime.

In conclusion, holding onto issues can be detrimental to our relationships and our own well-being. It's essential to address problems as they arise, using communication and compassion to find a resolution. By doing so, we can build stronger, more resilient relationships that are based on trust, empathy, and understanding. Remember, long-lasting relationships require effort and harmony, and it's only by working together that we can create a beautiful and lasting connection with others.

[resetwithtay]

These next couple of months I’m turning it up a notch! I owe it to myself 🩵

[odd-lil-duck]

A story!

Gumdrop was sitting in class, bored out of her mind. She was too smart for the regular classes but not smart enough for any of the advanced classes. She could keep up with her school work easily enough. Math was the subject she excelled at, though she could spend hours in her literature class. It was the first class of the day and by the time school was over with, she couldn't wait to go home.

x

"Yoooo!"

A voice was coming up behind Gumdrop. She turns around to find Citty Kat running up to her. Citty Kat was always beaming and ran around like sunshine was trailing behind. Today seemed no different. They ran up to Gumdrop out of breath. "Hey! Wait! Wait up!" Gripping their sides as if they had nothing else to hold.

"Are you okay?"

"Huh? Oh yeah no totally!" They finally straightened out. "I just needed to tell you something!"

Something? Gumdrop and Citty Kat haven't known each other long, but Gumdrop could not help but be cautious anyway.

"Are you doing anything after school?" They asked.

"No...?" How important was this if they had to wait till after school to tell her?

"Good! Let's find Andre! We need to bring him with us too!"

Andre?

What does Andre have to do with anything?

x

They both found him outside the boy's bathroom. His last class of the day was P.E. so he just finished changing back to his shorts and long sleeve shirt.

"Yoooo!" Citty Kat was waving their arm around crazily to catch his attention. Gumdrop let her attention drift to the falling leaves.

"Is everything okay?" Worry spread across his face rapidly. His arms drift back to their normal place crossed over his chest

"C'mon let's go!" Citty Kat pulls him by the arm and begins running off, leaving Gumdrop to follow behind. She sighed and trudged along.

x

Citty Kat n Andre stop in front of the doors of some fast food restaurant. Through the windows it's busier than usual. Gumdrop catches up to them and stops in front of the doors. Citty Kat turns to them and speaks.

"Alright! Are you guys ready?" The two turn to each other in confusion.

"Ready for what?" Gumdrop knows they mean no harm - that's why she followed them - however what little she knows about them is that they are a very spontaneous, almost chaotic force. They do as they please and follow the wind in its spirit.

Citty Kat points to the sign on the window. "They have Buy 1 Get 1 Free burgers right now! We have to get some! Mandatory!"

"Wh- that's it?" Andre couldn't help but be more suspicious.

"The food here is sooo good! I've been saving up for a while and then I see the sign today!"

Gumdrop couldn't be any more underwhelmed. She turns to leave.

"No wait don't go!" Citty Kat cried out. "Just trust me on this, you won't regret it!"

Gumdrop sighed. She turned back to the doors. A wide small spread across Citty Kat's face.

"Alright let's go!" They all march in one after the other.

x

The line is longer than usual, giving the kids a few minutes to talk.

"Okay!" exclaimed Citty Kat. "Anyone have any food allergies? Any food icks? Anything?"

"N-no. Nothing like that." Andre shook his head. Gumdrop wordlessly shook hers.

"Okay! Stay right there!" Citty Kat goes ahead to the line, leaving the two alone.

Neither of them say anything for a few minutes, the silence growing almost unbearable. Andre shifts uneasily on his feet. Gumdrop keeps her arms crossed, waiting.

"So," Andre breaks the silence between them. "I noticed you keep sitting at the same spot at lunch alone."

"And I noticed you keep sitting at my spot at lunch," Gumdrop responds. Andre begins to fidget with the hem of his shirt.

"It's the only place, uh, away from everyone else, Idk I just needed to get away from everyone," his voice dropping to a whisper, "If you want me to leave then I can, uh, I can stop sitting there."

She turns to look at him. His head has dropped down, eyes turned to the floor. His hands are still on the hem of his shirt. His sneakers are pointed inward. The hat covering his head of hair starts to sag a bit.

Gumdrop sat on this for a moment. She has discovered her god was a false god, but she was still a student of his teachings. Her mind led her in one way, but her instincts.....

Sighing, she speaks her mind.

"I don't mind."

Andre perks up.

"you- you mean it?"

He looked like someone just gave him a puppy, thought Gumdrop.

"I just, I need my space. I need a moment to myself."

"Of- of course." Andre couldn't help but feel more than grateful.

"So-"

"Okayyyy!! I have the food!!" The smell was wafting through the air as it grew closer to the two. "Alright! Let's go find a table!"

x

"Go on! Give it a try!" Citty Kat smiles with expectation and excitement. They had placed the two burgers in front of the other two. Gumdrop couldn't help but feel uneasy at the sight of so much grease. She looked up to see Andre take a bite. His eyes were showing no more regrets in life, as if he had found the reason for living.

Citty Kat had looked at Gumdrop.

"Did you wanna try it?"

Gumdrop glances back to the burger. She picks it up in as much of a dignified manner as one can have while eating a burger. Finding the perfect bite, the texture floods in first. The flavor then seeps through the grease and various juices. The synergy creates a medley of different emotions and experiences all at once.

"Good, right?" Gumdrop snaps back to reality. Andre is most halfway done with his. Citty Kat is sitting there with an expectant smile on their face. "You liked it, right?"

Gumdrop chews a bit more thoughtfully, savoring every last sensation this burger intended to bring.

"Hm... This..." She couldn't help but ponder, trying to think of the best way to describe it. "This might be the best burger I've ever had."

Citty Kat's smile somehow grew even wider. They chew off the end of a fry in satisfaction.

"Wait but, where's your burger?" Andre began. "Why are you only eating the fries?"

"Oh, I don't like burgers." Replied Citty Kat. "I only really eat the fries and nuggets." They continued to munch on some more fries.

Gumdrop glances at Andre and then turns her attention back to Citty Kat. "So if you weren't going to eat the burgers from the burger place, why bring us? What is the point of anything?"

Citty Kat shrugged their shoulders. "Well, because it's fun! You guys try new things with me and I get to eat my favorite food! Win win!" Citty Kat grinned.

A look of confusion spreads across Andre's face followed by realization. Gumdrop let's out a sigh. They continue to eat in peace, Citty Kat rambling on about their day, Andre chiming in with facts about Pokemon, and Gumdrop sitting idly, listening to her two new friends while eating her new favorite burger.

how would one of your OCs react to a HUGE burger and delicious seasoned french fries?

[eggbem]

Post Villain-of-the-Week-Scuffle Nap.

Good morning everyone! (Welcome to my seminar!) Here's some Portal Duo snuggling to start off your day! What's the point of having the ability to draw turtles if you don't indulge in the softest of fluff once in a while?

Just ignore the fact that, with Leo's canon bed setup, there's really no room for Raph to be standing on the other side. How's he doing that? Magic ig.

(I feel like this goes without saying, but you never know: T-cest, do NOT interact; I will punt you to the moon.)