It often amazes me as to how we all live in worlds of our own and how we are kept so incredibly busy in them.
I am always amazed by the idea that every person walking on the street has a story of his/her own complete with drama, hopes, fears and a mixture of emotions.
And hence, the simple idea that perspective is the most valuable commodity on the planet is a powerful one. For we can get so very entrenched in our own worlds that we often lose sense of what’s on the outside.
Today was one of those days when I felt humbled after a long conversation. It wasn’t that I was feeling particularly ‘high’ but I guess the act of looking ahead at the many challenges that lie ahead made me reflect on the past, and look ahead at the same time with the sort of perspective that doesn’t allow for bullish confidence nor fear.
Some might call it ‘inner peace’ but to me, it was just an act of keeping perspective. It helps greatly to meet with people outside our immediate circle, often even people who are way above our league in intelligence, achievement, age etc (if we can manage to find some time) because it always helps give a different perspective. And that is always useful.
A Learning a Day 