Horizons... How Far Can You See?

When you look down your street, what do you see?  Houses?  Trees?  Cars?  Well-kept yards or those in transition?  Sometimes, it is easy to see what is in front of us:  the objects themselves or the meanings we attach.  Other times, these familiar scenes may become obstacles:  we cannot see beyond them; we cannot see the next street over or the other parts of town we call "Home."  We may be caught up in the familiarity of what we know... and don't realize it may have changed.

I wonder:  what would it be like if we could truly see what is in front of us, going beyond what we expect or the meanings we have created?

Horizons…
Looking Behind at the Wake and Turbulence

For example, when a loved one or a friend makes a comment or tells a story:

• Do you hear only what is filtered through your definition of that person?
• Are there obstacles that limit what you want to see or hear?
• Do you allow yourself the opportunity to hear and understand through that person's current experiences and intention? 

Beautiful scenes begin to emerge when we see and accept another person's perspective.  A shared understanding of life begins to take shape when we dispel the fog that clouds our vision.

Horizons...
Looking Ahead at Beautiful Scenes

Traveling on the ocean, I am reminded from day to day and moment to moment how transitional the seascape is: ominous, dark clouds one moment transform into billowy clouds a few minutes later.  Further on, open horizons and breathtaking sunsets dance across the placid waters.

Our Lifescape is no different.  It is not a matter of holding onto one moment and making it The Only Way.  Instead, a Willingness to Journey through an ever-changing landscape of life is key to understanding:  knowing that dark moments and obstacles can become enriching scenes for calm waters ahead; accepting that placid waters may give way to turbulent times later.  We encounter changing situations, and we change.

We are invited to stay open to possibilities that reflect the nature of our willingness.

 Horizons…
Looking Within at Peaceful Waters

What questions are present for you at the end of this first week of 2018?

• Are dark moments and obstacles limiting what you see when encountering loved ones, work colleagues, and friends? 
• How might you become open to an awareness and willingness that you and they are changing? 
• Will you let go of the past and reach out to the future?  Will you listen with an intent to understand?  Are you hopeful for a new beginning? 

May we seek new Horizons of Understanding which recognizes obstacles... but moves beyond any limitations!

Larry Gardepie

Dialogue San Diego Consulting 
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