“Finding meaning does not require us to live differently; it requires us to see our lives differently.” Rachel Remen
I read this today and – Tis the Season — immediately thought of Jimmy Stewart’s character George Bailey in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life. George Bailey had a meaningful life, a wonderful life, he just couldn’t see it until his angel, Clarence, showed up and helped him see his life differently.
I admit to having that vision problem. It is, of course, a challenge to see our my life in the proper perspective – it is so personal! But for what it is worth I am in good company. There’s Jimmy Stewart, and let’s not forget Saul/Paul. When Ananias went to visit a post-fell of the horse, blinded Paul (Acts 9:10-19) and blessed Saul/Paul, “something like scales” fell from Saul’s eyes and he could see again.” Which brings us full circle back to Remen: “Finding meaning does not require us to live differently; it requires us to see our lives differently.”
It occurs to me... 