Have you ever wondered what it is like for someone on the 5th floor of a building versus someone on the 9th floor? Can you see more, can you see less, can you see what I see? Perspective is a critical item in understanding. Anything that happens in the world lacks meaning until we decide to give it meaning. We all have our own ideas of how life should be, could be, and would be if things appeared or happened a certain way. However, we all know life does not always play out the way we want.In relationships, perspectives play an important role in empathy, sympathy, compromise, and cooperation. There are times where one person sees the glass as half empty and the other as half full. While these two statements are each true, what meaning is given to the reason for the perspective? Sometimes seeing another person’s perspective gives us a new perspective on life. The person on the 5th floor only sees what they can see and the same goes for the person on the 9th floor. So, what do you do when you have reached your own perspective and you do not or cannot see the other’s? Come together, compromise, and tell the person to “meet me on the 7th floor.” Each person takes their own steps to give up their perspective to meet in the middle for a better understanding. The key is to understand the power of your perception and recognize your ability to change it. Here are a few steps to help:
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