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An Objective Point Of View Vs. Our Subjective Minds
Which one is correct — it depends on how we look at it!
We live in a crazy world! No one could argue against that.
Philosophy, however, could bring about a resolution to the mayhem we may be facing. For example:
Go to a grocery store, and you will immediately feel the dèjá vu of the toilet paper shortage of 2020 — among other things.
Remember that the grocery stores had to “limit” the number of items one person or family could get because of the shortage — as people were hoarding like never before — like we were living in Armageddon?
But somehow, we got through it.
Well, it is happening again.
But there is no impending pandemic or looming war in world number three (as far as I know); it is just people perceiving something differently.
Perspective is the reason people act illogically nowadays. The Oxford Dictionary defines perspective as “a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.”
But, looking at the aforementioned depicted picture, it shows beauty from a different perspective!
Doesn't it?
This idea sums up the gist of this article:
“Perspectives are important because they can help us understand the world around us more nuancedly and lead to personal growth, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life.”
In a spectrum, two ends never come into contact with one another — because they are opposite!
The same is true with perspectives.
In other words, rather than emphasizing our views, let us understand one another to create a middle ground in which both.
Let us call this Life In The Middle!
In the first picture, the middle would recognize that a six or a nine are possibilities given the presented scenario.
