The Angle of Clarity

Perspective.

That of the one being viewed and of the viewer. The view—and therefore the emotions and feelings about a topic—change depending on where you stand.

Consider an ant carrying what seems like a boulder toward its destination, looking up at the sky and seeing what feels like a giant of impending doom looming overhead. From the human perspective, whether noticing or not, that same ant might appear insignificant, just before a footfall covers it. If the human happens to glance down, the ant’s path would seem of no consequence.

That is what distance and perspective do to situations.

If you want the full effect of a particular feeling or emotion—whether considered good or bad—look at something intently. Study it. Hold it up to the light and spin it around like a gemstone to the sun, watching the different facets and colors.

If it’s not something you want to experience or if it has stopped you in your tracks, you have the choice to set it down or bypass it and move toward something that draws your interest.

Even continued focus on one cell of a brilliant diamond will become boring and stale if viewed too long. The variety, intensity, cut, clarity, and brilliance only matter if they bring you joy. Otherwise, it may as well still be in its original coal state.

View things and situations with wonder—with curiosity and excitement. Keep your focus on what brings a continuous hum of joy, so you can feel that vibration. When it no longer does, you’re no longer in alignment and are likely focusing out of habit.

Find a new, expanded view. Move when it feels like the next best step.

Enjoy the expanded view.