Category Archives: All Life Lenses
A creative kid’s take on a mouth – a cool perspective
My kid loves to draw. He’ll often pick up a pencil & sketch. As a result I find all sorts of interesting drawings around the house. Like the one above. I love how he made a mouth out of nothing. … Continue reading
What’s your problem? Much ado about everything
‘No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself.’ Anthony Trollope (1815-82), Victorian novelist And with that one short phrase we have an incisive look into the human condition. When something is an issue … Continue reading
Kids on god – talk about interesting perspective
Here’s to the illuminating effects on perspective that kids have. Naturally. Wholeheartedly. On simple appreciation … On socio-economic and access / inclusion issues … On inter-cultural sensitivity … … Continue reading
Laying it bare – monthly round up of October Life Lenses™ blog posts
We’re laying it bare. Stripping it down. Peeling back perspective. In this monthly round up you’ll find the Life Lenses™ blog posts laid bare for the month of October. Get bare, dive in deep and take a full look around … Continue reading
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Tagged change, change management, go lens, menstruation, miscommunication, mountain lens, perspective
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Perspectives on menstruation. It’s seriously funny. Period.
“Other” can make people squirm. So can “different.” It’s the cause of much misunderstanding and strife. Watch this hilarious video about the reactions of some commuters listening to a dad talking to his daughter about her first period. Their perspective … Continue reading
Change your seat, change your view – how about this chair?
We have an unparalleled ability to analyze, create, cogitate and ruminate. That very ability can get us in trouble if our view or perspective is slanted. Take a look. What do you see?
What would you do with 148 bad boys?
Check your perspective at the door. Literally. Watch the clip below up to 58 seconds. Then stop. Ask yourself what you’d do. Then continue. Perspective – it’s a noose around our neck or a world enhancing view.
Is it bacon or is it hot air? – the fine line in miscommunication
If only the line between speaker and receiver, between mouth and ear and between intention and reception was so clear! Is it hot air or is it bacon? Communication gaffes and gaps are full of missed perspectives. Depends on your … Continue reading
Laying it bare – monthly round up of September Life Lenses™ blog posts
We’re laying it bare. Stripping it down. Peeling back perspective. In this monthly round up you’ll find the Life Lenses™ blog posts laid bare for the month of September. Get bare, dive in deep and take a full look around … Continue reading
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Tagged assimilation, barbie, perspective, rolling stones, self-awareness, seth godin
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Barbie’s booty meets Ruby – an illuminating perspective from the Body Shop
Meet Ruby – from an ad by the Body Shop. Illuminating. Thought provoking. Colourful. Educational. Insightful. Creative. The ad was banned in the United States – Mattel, the makers of Barbie issued a cease and desist order. From Anita Roddick’s … Continue reading
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Tagged anita roddick, barbie, body shop, mattel, perspective
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