Seeing Beyond

Kylene Vasquez
11 Jan 2022
2
min read

Growth often begins with a pause—a moment to reflect, to reconsider, and to see the familiar from a different angle. Perspective broadens our understanding, while reflection invites us inward, uncovering lessons and meaning in the everyday. Together, they are powerful tools for personal and collective transformation. Welcome to our blog pillar: Reflection & Perspective: Thought-provoking Narratives That Spark Growth.

Here, we will explore stories that challenge assumptions, experiences that shift worldviews, and insights that inspire both inward growth and outward action. Through personal reflections and diverse perspectives, we aim to create an environment that encourages curiosity, deep thinking, and the courage to see life anew.

This pillar will also welcome guest contributors who will share their own journeys of growth and transformation. Their voices will expand the conversation, offering wisdom from different walks of life and reminding us that every perspective holds value.

As we introduce this pillar, we invite you to embrace the practice of reflection and the gift of perspective. Growth is not always found in moving forward; sometimes it emerges from looking back, or simply looking differently. With each story shared here, may you find the inspiration to pause, ponder, and pursue the next step in your journey with greater clarity and intention.

As Marcel Proust said,

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

Together, let us see with new eyes.

Reflective Question:
When was the last time you paused to reflect on an experience, and how did it shape your perspective?

Practical Action Step: Set aside 10 minutes this week for quiet reflection—whether through journaling, meditation, or simply sitting in stillness—and consider one area of your life where a shift in perspective could lead to growth.

Kylene Vasquez
Owner, Threads In View