The Power of Shifting Perspective

Sometimes we just need a little shift in perspective.

The sun was shining brightly this past weekend as we ushered in a significant milestone in our family: my oldest lacing up his boots for his inaugural soccer match.

The excitement, the blend of nerves and thrill — it was all there.

Yet, while this scene unfolded, in the periphery stood my younger son.

With a mix of admiration and the all-too-familiar shade of envy, he seemed caught in the riddle of, “Why am I not out there?”

The Age-old Dance of Desire and Comparison

This situation might seem specific to the dynamics between siblings, but zoom out a bit, and you’ll see it’s a universal story.

How often have we stood on the sidelines of life, watching someone else live out a dream we’ve harbored?

Whether it’s someone snagging that job promotion, getting recognized for their work, or simply enjoying an experience we yearn for — we’ve all been there.

Sometimes, genuine hurdles, be they external circumstances or systemic issues, hold us back.

Yet, more often than not, it’s our internal narrative, our self-imposed limitations, and the trap of comparison that keep us rooted in one…