I'm beginning to think the expression "a bird eye's view" may be taking on a new meaning to me. It is heartwarming to me when a person tells of a special mentor in life that made a difference to recognize and achieve potential. Many times it is a parent but many times it is a teacher or a coach who tells and shows with certainty the unique abilities and strengths that the young person has. The mentor can see it and gives that perspective to the young person. The young person had not seen this view before for possible personal achievements. The mentor can "rise above the situation" to see the whole picture that is in the realm of possibilities. Such mentoring brings about hopes and dreams with realistic goals that with lots of hard work and practice it can happen and be attained. That special insight gives a lifetime view that leads to a life of an enriching creative and positive attitude. Now, "rising above a situation"---that "bird's eye view" lifts the spirit to "soar" and that is what makes the child see this perspective for themselves. To see this view for their whole life through. Living a "rising above" -a- "bird's eye view" perspective as a way of life and giving that perspective to others by sharing how it was given to them.
Yes, sharing a perspective (above the situation) is giving a "bird's eye view".
There is a lot of talk these days about we are made to be social and children need to be social and be in school for their learning experience. Remembering that so many times the mentor that made a difference in a child's life is a teacher or a coach it is important to know that the child needs to be in the environment to be given "a bird's eye view" that could change their life and perspective for the better.
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