Monday, March 3, 2025

"OUT OF THE DARKNESS" POST 63

Having a different perspective is having a different way of looking at something other than the usual or conventional way; seeing things from a different point of view. 
There are different  perspectives such as psychological, literary or many other types of perspective.  A cognitive perspective focuses on how people think, learn and remember.  A humanistic perspective creates a picture of someone's unique traits and behaviors.  Psychodynamic refers to unconscious psychological processes such as fear and how childhood experiences shape adult personality.  A behavioral perspective focuses on a person's observable behavior and how external stimuli shapes human actions.  
A literary perspective would refer to the narrator's point of view.  His personal inner thoughts about the story's characters, events and settings.  These things are formed from the narrator's own beliefs, background and experiences. His perspective acts as a lens through which the story is told.  It influences how the reader interprets the story's characters and events.
I have always seemed to have a different way of looking at things, which in my case has caused some rather fiery and confusing conversations. I came into the world standing on beliefs that automatically made me look like a crazy person to the rest of the population, because it was so far outside the normal human belief system.  I really didn't know where my information was coming from but deep within myself, I knew it to be true. I talked so much about things normally outside human understanding, they could have possibly thought I needed a permanent address at the asylum. When you have that kind of deep buried knowledge that comes to the surface within yourself, it gives you such a sadness inside because there is no one who understands you.  I am using myself as an example.  Just because no one understood me, it did not mean my words were untrue.  That can go both ways.  That is why listening to each other is so important and taking into account someones belief system and upbringing.
We are currently in a time when our ego seems to take over;  we desire to enjoy at the expense of others.  We constantly desire, think, intend and act with the aim of benefiting our personal ego.  The ego controls that human part within us, and we are slaves to it.  There is really nothing good about this kind of situation, but we still go through the motions.   The more we awaken to the fact that our ego is behind our actions, than the more we realize just how phony and egotistical we are.  We distort everything to benefit ourselves alone and not neccessarily siding with the truth; we just know we are right...lol
When two people have two different opinions on an issue, what can you do about it?
Communication is necessary by talking to the person and giving them your point of view and listening to their point as well.  Being openminded is important for both of you.  Accept the other's point of view and digest it, allowing for the conversation to move ahead. Lastly, have the willingness for the both of you to land on common ground. All people give opinions according to their own beliefs, understanding, mindset, experiences and upbringing.  Something to take to heart is just because they have a different point of view, it does not make them wrong.  
In a love relationship, different perspectives can arise from individual experiences, values, communication styles, attachment styles and even how each person interprets love itself.  This can lead to varying viewpoints on intimacy, commitment, conflict resolution and overall expectations within the partnership.  Some people may focus on the emotional connection where another might hold more focus with the physical intimacy aspect of the relationship.  The difference in perspective on what a healthy relationship looks like could possibly cause issues.  This is where unconditional love for your partner comes in;  focusing on your love for each other and making sacrifices.  Clearly express your needs and opinions openly in conversation.  Never avoid conflict by withdrawing or minimizing the issue.  Confront the issue even if it may lead to an argument.  By going about it this way, compromise can be found; finding that middle ground where both partners are satisfied with the outcome. Having open communication, empathy in understanding the other's point of view, and focusing on finding solutions to issues together are all of great importance.  The love a couple holds in their hearts for each other makes all the difference.

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