Truth can often times be subjective to your position, perspective and
previous directives. That’s right my friends, not all truth was created equal, especially in relationships.
This cartoon offers a simple yet powerful message about perspective
and point of view. Though the characters appear superficially identical, they express different interpretations of a single object (the numeral 6 or 9) based on their viewing location. The cartoon invites the viewer to extend this idea of multiple perspectives into other situations.
The real “Truth” is that our perspective of which we view things is
primarily shaped by our experiences, our environment and the people who are in it. Therefore, it would be foolish to think that all we’ve learned and see is truth with a capital “T”. Simply put: Your being RIGHT does NOT automatically make the other person WRONG.
So, seeking first to understand before attempting to be understood
seems to be a great approach to resolving conflict. Adopting this philosophy and maintaining an open mind can help you every time, or at least more often than not.
Remember it’s never too late to adopt a new way and start Making it GREAT!!!