Opening Your Aperture

Sometimes, the biggest roadblock to healing, growth, or even just feeling good is how sure we are that we already know the way forward.

When something has worked before—or when we think we “should” know the answer—it’s tempting to double down on what we’ve always done. But often, the solution isn’t in trying harder or knowing more. It’s in pausing, softening, and expanding how we’re looking at the situation.

What if the way you’ve been approaching it isn’t the only way—or even the best way?

The shift can be as simple as taking a step back and asking:

“What am I not seeing? What if the answer lies somewhere I wouldn’t usually look?”

This is where true transformation begins. Not from pushing harder, but from creating space: space to listen to your body, space to trust your intuition, and space to see your challenges from a fresh perspective.

And from this expanded place, the solution you’ve been looking for just might show up with a lot more ease—and you’re far more likely to trust it and try it on.

The good news? It doesn’t require a complete life overhaul to practice this. You can start right now, with small, intentional actions that shift your awareness.

🛠️ Ways to Create Space and Expand Your Perspective:

• Take a walk or hike without distractions. Leave your phone behind and notice the sights, sounds, and sensations around you.

• Shift your vision. Pick a single spot to focus on, and without moving your eyes, let your awareness expand to what’s in your periphery.

• Close your eyes intentionally. When you cut off sight, you might notice how much more alive your other senses become.

These simple practices invite you to step out of autopilot and into a more spacious way of being—one that helps you reconnect with yourself and uncover new ways forward.

What are other ways you’ve found to create space and shift your mindset?