The Perspective Game
Everyday we receive a “daily Groove” email from a wonderful parenting site call enjoyparenting.com by Scott Noelle.
This one we just had to share…whether you are a parent or not it is a must to read.
We live in a world that so many people go through their day without any conscious thoughts how they communicate or perceive and react to others. This exercise below is a small way to change your life, your childrens and the lives of those you meet. Enjoy the read and practice the excersice starting NOW!! We did and it created a beautiful addition to our day :)
:: The Perspective Game ::
Think of someone (outside your family) whom you greatly admire — someone you look up to. It can
be a friend, someone you’ve never met, or even a historical figure.
Got someone in mind? . . . Good!
Now imagine you ARE that person. Take his or her perspective as fully as you can. Then imagine that
you (as that person) are looking at the actual you.
How do you see yourself from the perspective of this person? (You may notice that this person you look
*up* to doesn’t look *down* on you!)
Now take the perspective of your child, and look at yourself through your child’s eyes. When your child
looks *up* to you (literally), does s/he feel like a lesser being? Or does s/he feel simply feel
*connected*? Or…?
Try taking the perspective of everyone you meet today. Have fun discovering the many ways to see the world… and yourself… and your child!
No single perspective is “right.” Keep the perspectives that feel good to you, and release those that don’t.
THE DAILY GROOVE ~ by Scott Noelle
www.enjoyparenting.com/dailygroove
Namaste….and love and blessings on this morning of Chirstmas eve.
