Same Old Thing

Can you look at the same old things and see something entirely new? Can you trust that your perspective is the most valuable tool in your kit? Can you believe that invention is not about creating something new, but seeing something old with fresh eyes?I’m sure I’ve used the phrase “same old thing, different day” hundreds of times. There’s a great truth in it. Our lives typically don’t radically shift from one day to the next. That is a gift, because most of us couldn’t survive radical, daily change.But there is a huge opportunity in that sameness. Just because it is the “same old thing” doesn’t mean we have to see it or feel it the same old way. We always have the chance to reframe, to notice something new, or to allow ourselves to feel in a deeper way. Indeed, I suspect the bulk of our growth doesn’t come from new information, but from new perceptions.As you read this, I wonder:* Where are you allowing the sameness of today to mask what you are truly seeing and feeling?* If you could choose to view just one thing from a new angle, what would it be?* Can you keep your eyes and ears a little fresher today?It’s easy to let sameness drift into complacency and boredom. But how we process the world is perhaps the greatest choice we make. Can we choose to process our lives with a little more wonder?If you have made this place a frequent stop on your journey, feel free to subscribe to make that part a little easier… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aconstantbecoming.substack.com