Have you ever thought about how the lens you see the world through might be greatly biased? Do you want to change your perspective and see the world in a new light? In this episode Patricia and I dive into the lenses and perspectives we use to view the world.
We talk about:
Identifying the lenses we see the world through:
The value of having meaningful relationships with people who can speak truth into our lives and cover our blindspots
The importance of using compassion when we examine ourselves
Practical tips to develop new ways of seeing and experiencing life
"In order for us to get better, we have to be able to name that lens without judgment. In this, there's recognition. And in that recognition, we can hopefully move forward."
Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(4:19) Acknowledging Our Lenses(8:05) Healing Our Lenses(12:56) Seeing with New Eyes(16:22)Overcoming Discouragement(18:22) Overcoming Faulty Lenses(22:58) Intentional Practices(28:02) Fearful Lenses (32:55) Truth-Telling Relationships(37:28) Creating a New Lens(43:03) Practicing Self-Compassion(47:34) Identifying Stuck Places(49:45) Seeing with New Eyes
Potential Ways You Could Begin Seeing with New Eyes:
Acknowledge that everyone has a lens through which they see the world.
Seek out close relationships that can mirror back to you how you are in a loving way.
Use the Bible as a tool to reframe the way you view your own reality.
Practice gratitude by writing down things you are grateful for.
Look for tangible reminders of the messages you want to reinforce.
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