Paradigm Perspectives

A paradigm is the way that we view something from our own personal perspective. Even though most people consider their point of view to be objective, true objectivity is next to impossible. The reason is that humans tend to interpret everything they see, hear and experience according to their individual frame of reference.
Essentially, it boils down to our personal version of the truth. Try as we will to be objective, our personal understanding of the world around us, is at best subjective objectivity.
We are all individuals with different life experiences, different associations and different perceptions, these all influence our personal viewpoint. That is why two people can see or hear the exact same thing and be left with entirely different impressions of what they saw or heard. ~ http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/paradigm-perspectives/

For instance, you probably always cut your apples the same way every time you eat them. But what if you changed the way you did that one simple task? Your perspective on that one part of your life would change.

If you cut your apple one way, this is what you find when you look at the core:

If you cut your apple from the other direction, this is what you discover:


What if you purposely set out each day with the goal of changing ONE paradigm of your life? Here are some areas that could be addressed for some people:

Homeless Persons:

Why don’t they just get a job? Surely they could get their lives back together if they really wanted. They are just lazy people that want to sponge off of the government.




In reality, a majority of Americans are just one tragedy away from homelessness. Most lower to middle class families live paycheck to paycheck.


Today’s Youth:

What is wrong with kids today? They just run wild! They are loud mouthed, rude, and disrespectful of anyone that has authority over them. Don’t their parents even care what their kids are doing?



Have you ever considered volunteering for Big Brothers/Big Sisters? They target children who need us most, like those living in single parent homes, living in poverty or with parents incarcerated.




Un-Believers:

Just look at what that person’s doing. I’m so glad that I’m not related to them or associated with them. I’m such a better person than they are…

Romans 3:23 (NIV)
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.




I challenge you to change your paradigm in just ONE area of your life this week. I think you'll be surprised with the outcome. I'll let you know how my experience with this little experiment works out...