Perspective

Big thoughts are more useful than little ones. I took a class once on World War 1 and we spent most of the time hashing the minute diplomatic and miltaristic details. It was handicapping. I don't remember a thing. Perspective was lacking. Perspective must precede the little thoughts!

I just listened to an introductory lecture on sociology. http://www.trentu.ca/trentradio/tklassen/, for those interested. I loved how this professor began by addressing sociology in the broadest, most common terms possible. He gave me an immediate point of entry into the subject and already has made me see the world a little differently.

I can project this perspective idea onto a larger model for living life. If one went through everyday with a large scale perspective, think of how one might live. I wouldn't putz about the house or say "yes" to so many favors. I would watch my time the way I watch my money (closely, jealously!) I would take more walks. I would prioritize happiness above achievement. I would be less afraid. I would come closer to appreciating my life for the brief gift that it is.