Perspective

Recent events in my life and in the roles I fulfill in my life as a community member, as a church member, as a family member, and other roles, have reminded me that I need to practice more trying to see situations from a perspective other than my own. I try to do this always but sometimes will get caught up in emotions and forget. I also wish others would try ti do the same more often.
Art students learn perspective early in their studies. They are taught to sketch, paint, or draw the same object free m many different angles, in different lighting,  with different backgrounds. This allows them to completely 'see' the object of their art. Sculptors must have this ability it they would never be able ti complete a work.
It's been my experience lately that many people don't try to change their perspective enough. Many people who should know better se things one way and one way only. Instead of trying to understand why people do what they do, or think what they think, or don't participate in something, they just complain. They try to persuade others to their own point of view without ever trying to see any other view themselves. Or worse, they try to make people feel guilty for not having the same opinions they have.
I'm guilty of this sometimes too. Bit I'm working on it. Most of the time I can at least empathize with others whether I agree or not. And most of the time I think everyone's intentions are good.