Open the Shutter

 If peace comes from seeing the whole, then misery stems from a loss of perspective.  Mark Nepo

When I pull back to see my life from a higher perspective, all events fit together like a beautiful jigsaw puzzle. If I were to only concentrate on one or two little pieces, the whole would be invisible to me. I simply wouldn’t be able to understand how they could be a part of a complete picture. 

As I pull back to gain perspective, I can appreciate the beauty of those individual pieces, and I start to see the bigger picture—the Whole. It’s like opening the shutter on a camera; more light in, more definition of the background and more details are visible. At least, that’s how it seems to me.

As I focus in, I ask my Creator for the eyes to see the close-up, enjoying it for it’s own uniqueness. As I change my perspective, I give thanks for seeing how all parts are linked, and revel in the wonder and beauty of the puzzle as it’s being completed.