Perspective is Power

Perspective, an individual's way of thinking and understanding, is the guide to life. To live a happy life, it's important to maintain a positive perspective on everything, especially the simplest everyday moments. Scratch that—particularly the simplest everyday moments.

It might sound like a major life shift, changing your entire perspective…but in reality, it’s refreshing how easy it can be. So, how can someone start?

Well, any experience in life can be viewed positively or negatively.

You lose your job unexpectedly:

Positive: "This is a chance to find a job that truly aligns with my passions and goals."

Negative: "I’m never going to find another job. My career is over."

You experience a health setback:

Positive: "This is a reminder to take better care of myself and prioritize my well-being."

Negative: "I’m never going to feel healthy again. Life is so unfair."

You have to move to a new city:

Positive: "This is an adventure and a chance to meet new people and discover new places."

Negative: "I’m leaving everything I know behind. I’ll never feel at home again."

See? Your perspective completely changes how you think about situations. That being said, whenever you have a negative thought about a situation, come up with at least two positive thoughts to combat the negative. If you’re able to, I recommend writing it all down in a journal so that you have a visual example of your work. Start by doing this every single time a negative thought creeps into your mind, and I guarantee you’ll start feeling happier on the first day.

Your perspective is your power, the lens through which you choose to see and experience the world. It’s what turns challenges into opportunities, and setbacks into lessons. By shifting your perspective, you harness the ability to transform your reality and see the love that accompanies every moment. You learn that life doesn’t happen to you; it responds to you. 

And remember, your mind is the house where your consciousness lives, so making it a healthy, positive environment is essential to your growth.