We are but a small part of the globe. I realized this year while teaching high school students World Geography that many of us are locked into a limited perspective: seeing events and people and issues through one set of eyes: through Gail America eyes, Texan eyes, American eyes, Christian eyes, Republican or Democrat or Independent eyes. This limits the Creator, who at last check, was responsible for creating all folks on the face of this earth. Will we ever be able to see the world through His eyes?
Perspective comes when you check your mirrors. Often.
I use that phrase at least fifty times a day when teaching driver education here in Gail America. It is the number one thing those kids forget to do. I don't have to tell you the cause/effect of neglecting to perform those simple glances to the left, to the right, and in the middle rearview mirror. The same is true of our views of issues that may go left, right, or down the middle. Looking in all directions will help generate a decent and informed and healthy perspective of life's journeys.
So, whether you drive in the Metroplex or on Mopac, the Autobahn, Loop 289, or FM Road 1785 , check your mirrors--you might be surprised at what you'll really see.
Mrs. Mayes!!!! I'm soooo excited your oldest daughter finally talked you into keeping a blog. I've been bugging her about bugging you!!! :) I'm excited you read all of your posts. Enjoyed your first two already - brings back memories of the my driver's ed days...you were such a great teacher!
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