Aging is like standing in an open elevator from which one
can see farther and farther as the elevator rises, but the objects in view
become smaller and smaller. Details
become less important and overall concept seems more relevant.
I have tried to imagine how different ones perspective would
be as he looked at the earth, if he were as small as an atom versus being as
large as a galaxy. I believe God both permeates
and encompasses everything. His
perspective is always perfect.
I am fascinated that one can be at the same coordinates in
space, but if the time is different surroundings have a totally different
appearance and impact…..a sunny summer day versus a snowy total white-out at
the same point on a highway.
The same conversation or event can result in opposite
opinions as to what happened depending on the prior experiences and
inclinations brought to the occasion.
Since others aren’t privy to what is going on inside my mind, my words
may be interpreted in a totally different context, and since I don’t know what
is going on in their minds, I don’t know how they are interpreting my words.
We acknowledge 3 dimensions in space and one in time, but I
suspect there are other dimensions to time, and I wonder if perspective itself is
a dimension.
Is it possible during life, to begin seeing things from God’s
perspective, an eternal perspective outside of time which sees detail and
overall concept simultaneously?
I can’t really wrap my head around the concepts of infinity
and eternity…..are they forever or only a blink in God’s eye? I think the answer is “yes.”
I also think I had better just go have breakfast and
accomplish something concrete today lest trying to stretch my brain to
comprehend the incomprehensible sends me down the slippery slope and off the
edge.
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