When we look to see clearly, we tend to want to focus, narrow our attention and bring it all to a central point. So we may see one element well, but we lose so much more.
Not until the latter part of the twentieth century did we gain a complete sense of the earth as a planet. Only when we could take a broad aerial view did we understand how various elements fit together and the coexistence of parts.
When we want to understand or appreciate something, while the focus may seem necessary, we can only truly begin to see it entirely when we step away and consider the subject from many points of view. It is not only what we see but also what we feel, believe, and think. Without a broader perspective, we lose so much and fail to appreciate it as it truly is.
There is a good reason why eagles soar when seeking prey. Similarly, if we want clarity and focus, stepping back and taking it all in is our advantage.
