What Do You See?

Depending upon where you sit, the view may change. If you are near a window you may see something like this. It was the view as I headed to Toronto. For those stuck in a space without windows, the time spent can seem to drag. This view provided me with clear skies and peaceful thoughts. 

I rode a train through Tokyo, and while looking out the window I experienced the layers upon layers of tight spaces. Tall buildings with twenty or more floors, laundry hanging out almost every window, and people rushing back and forth living their lives. I saw people packed onto trains rushing to get home, or to the store, or to their next appointment. The view from the train provided me with a quick view into how city dwellers live in Japan. 

I was on a boat crossing the English Channel and saw the white cliffs of Dover. They stood as a symbol of hope and freedom for those arriving on the continent. From the port hole I could see the waves of the sea, the sun shining on the water, and the promise of new adventures teasing me from the shore. 

I was driving home and stuck in traffic. From my window I would see frustrated people wanting to be anywhere but in this mess. The view from my window provided a brief glimpse into their world. Some drivers were clam, others were frustrated into a frenzy. Some were jamming out to music and others were talking on their phones. From my seat I could see everything. 

Depending upon the window, you can see anything and everything. The key is to not only look buy absorb what you are seeing. Too many times we are so wrapped up in what we are doing that we forget to see and keep the world in view. Of course we think it is all about us, yet in reality we are only passing by, glancing into someone else’s world.