Perspective and Context
/ Autumn McKenzie JacksonWith the exception of dreams and goals, it is important to keep all things in their proper context and/or maintain perspective. I have seen and experienced small problems and things of seemingly no consequence that have been greatly exaggerated when isolated. These now larger issues tend to get very complicated and initial intentions are easily overlooked and sometimes lost.
I really try to stay composed and objectively deal with information but that is not always reality. My default is to see things in black and white. However, outside of numbers, everything is subject to interpretation and it is not always about facts. In real time, it is hard to be pragmatic all the time. I have to consciously step back and reassess the context and/or alter my perspective because chances are - it is not that serious. Do you have this same problem?
That is the beauty of life, it is fluid and not an equation and there are endless possibilities.
The possibilities are endless. She is learning to hear from God. She knows that He has a plan and a purpose for her life. She has persevered through many things and her story of overcoming with help others.
Tory Palecek is my best friend from college. I met Tory the first day of volleyball preseason freshman year at Colgate University. We were both incoming freshmen. She immediately made an impression on me.
This is my dad, Benjamin McKenzie. He is a handsome tall man. More often than not, you hear me talk about my mom. My mom was the outspoken one and it is easy to give her credit for most but that would be inaccurate.
On paper, I appear to be over committed and pulled by two sports in separate directions.
Today is Audrey’s birthday. She is 14 years old. I must tell you about her! What an extraordinary young lady! In addition to being an excellent student, she plays the saxophone and is an excellent swimmer. She is beautiful…
What beautiful and impactful work you do that has generational and eternal significance!
Then she asked me about my wedding dress and if she could try it on. I told her tomorrow would have been our wedding anniversary.
God touched my heart to shift my perspective on motherhood.