Perspective: Open Your Mind
/ Autumn McKenzie Jackson
Open your mind. Consider the possibilities.
I have noticed that a change in perspective has opened up doors of opportunity that I could have easily overlooked. In fact, I have been amazed at the opportunities that are hidden in plain sight. Gaining perspective changes everything. Even small adjustments can make a world of difference.
Events, reading, travel, discussion, and meeting new people are all ways to get exposure, open our minds, and change our perspective.
I don’t know exactly when I realized that I was scheduled to work the same day Audrey and I were to fly to Orlando, Fl for National Club Swimming Association (NCSA) Age Group Championships.
As I prepared for my brother’s life celebration, I found out that I had no way to prepare for what I experienced. I already have the utmost admiration for my brother, still, over the course of one afternoon at West Point…
I am certain I did not understand the full significance of what he wrote then nor do I now, but I knew enough to hold onto his letters.
I tend not to be awestruck, but my older brother, Darrell, is an exception. He is my superhero.
If you have never made a declaration of faith and you want to make that commitment, here is how.
This is my nephew Joshua. He is the boy in my Joyful Crew!