As I get older, I find myself noticing the shifting perspectives of life.  Some are obvious, such as the way a child looks at the world.  When we are children and we see new things, our objective is one of constant learning.  We are like little sponges, soaking up information almost constantly.  It is a perspective born of curiosity and the desire to learn new things.

With age and maturity, we develop our own mindset in terms of the environment we live in as well as the perspectives of other people close to us in our daily routines.  Depending on what kind of person one aspires to be, and the effect of one’s chosen vocation, people find their viewpoints geared to learning about one’s chosen profession.

In each stage of life, there can be perspectives growing and changing in a myriad of ways.  When we want to learn something new, we devour information about that which we want to know more about.  That, in turn, changes our view with that new information.  Every time we add to our bank of knowledge, it informs our mind to pursue different avenues of thought.  That new information can change our perspective immediately.

The more we learn and grow in understanding of ourselves, others, and new information, the more our brains grow in capacity.  That is why a significant event has the power to change one’s outlook in an instant!

As much as we hope that our mental health will not diminish, if it does happen, there will be a dramatic change in our frame of mind.  Experiences we grow through are undoubtedly a main factor in shifting perspectives.

Shifting perspectives are significant factors in our daily lives.  If we are stuck in an idea or way of looking at our world, it may be a good thing to learn more about it.  Opening our minds and hearts to learning more can only help us improve our perspective on anything.