Perspective is one of those things we don’t think about enough, which is too bad since it informs so much of our world. Take this scene here: is this a regular-sized spoon and a super-sized cup? Is it a tiny spoon and regular-sized cup? Is it a big spoon and an extra-big cup and saucer? Maybe you don’t even notice it – I noticed it in person but it’s not quite translating as easily in these photos. I have to force myself to shift the perspective to see it as it truly was.
That makes me question what the hell anyone gets out of this site and these ramblings. I try to take in all perspectives as I write posts, but I realize I have as many blind spots and missed possibilities as anyone else. We are largely imperfect that way. What I write in a somber and genuine tone may be read as sarcasm and snarkiness. What I put forth as silly and comical may be read with the utmost seriousness and drama. That makes communication difficult.
There are ways to overcome this. Repeated exposure to my written style may give hints. Questioning intent and meaning adds understanding. And coming back with a deliberately-altered desire to read things in a different way helps change any pre-conceived perspectives or notions. I’ll keep those ideas in mind when writing things out too; assumption has made an ass of me many, many times.
