Tag Archives: perspective
A new view on some old items … imagine if we could do this with conflict & people
It’s a gift to be able to look at old things with new eyes, to see new purposes (wildly) unrelated to an object’s original intent. Imagine if we could do this with conflicts, with communication, with people …
Africa is big (via Ben Judah)
Taking a look. Again. Seeking a new perspective. Looking through a new window towards the horizon of ‘ah ha’. This map says it all.
6 ways to pivot your perspective from the Amani Institute
I recently took part in an intense, game changing, creative, soulful, thought provoking ‘Social Innovation Safari’ put on by the Amani Institute. Part of the program was about learning how to pivot, or change your perspective. You know me, game … Continue reading
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Tagged amani institute, Ilaina Rabbat, perspective, pivot, roshan paul
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Don’t regret growing older, it’s a privilege denied to many
My dear friend Dolly Hopkins sent this picture to me as a perfect example of a perspective enhancing, 180 way to look at aging. It’s from Growing Bolder. A privilege indeed. What else can we & should we take a … Continue reading
Eeyore opens ours eyes to enhancing mental health perspective
I love this perspective on Eeyore – as it widens the circle, instead of decreasing it. I never looked at Eeyore this way before. And that’s a good thing. Whether it’s perspectives on mental health issues or anything, with wider … Continue reading
Shine on light & enter the shark demos the dachshund (aka know your strengths & weaknesses)
Truly a LOL video. The humour comes from something being oh so very obvious to the observer but not to the participant (in this case a dachshund trying to fit a huge shark into its cage). Kinda like strengths & … Continue reading
Dabble or Inhale – Perspective on Stop & Go Life Lenses
Some like it slow, tentative, methodical & measured. Like a Stop Life Lens™. Like Daisy in the video below. Some like it fast, flurried, impulsive & spontaneous. Like a Go Life Lens™. Like Cooper, below. If you’re one, the other … Continue reading
Posted in Go Life Lenses, Stop Life Lenses
Tagged go lens, humour, perspective, stop lens
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Life Hacks from John Green’s Mental Floss
The following is from John Green’s Mental Floss. I’d originally planned to include some other life hacks (a.k.a. things that are re-purposed to save you time & make life a little easier) but I couldn’t find the source & I … Continue reading
Can you guess what this is? Treasure troves to be found in the details.
Any guesses what this is a picture of? Mountain Life Lenses™ may have trouble guessing because their view is up & out – far & wide. Carrot Life Lenses™ on the other hand, are good at detail. Their focus is down, … Continue reading
Taking a second look at some famous logos
My mother-in-law sent me these logos by email, which I credit here for the source. My favourite is the Pittsburgh zoo & aquarium (likely because I live in Africa). They’re a great example of the value of taking a second … Continue reading