A New Perspective



Sometimes we get so wrapped up
in our perpetual way of seeing things,
we lose the ability to see potential, to open to surprise,
to find a new way of interpreting what is.

We become so comfortable with the stories
we tell ourselves about our lives
and the way things work
and why things happen
and who's to blame
that we forget they're just stories.

If the old ones don't fit,
we can create new stories.



"A View from Above" © 2009 Meri Arnett-Kremian



What things in your life do you need to see
through new eyes?

Now's the time.
Happy New Year.





Comments

sperlygirl said…
so, so true meri - here's to new perspectives in 2010. cheers!
December 31, 2009 at 7:27 AM
ELK said…
oh you struck a chord meri...maybe an almost grown up daughter of mine...

thanks for the reminder..blessed 2010!
December 31, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Anonymous said…
hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....
January 1, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Dave King said…
Great blog, and may the new year be a great one for you and yours.
January 1, 2010 at 4:20 AM
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June 2, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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