Thoughtful Thursday & Perspective

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This week I was on an airplane and for about 10 minutes of the flight we had the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon from the air. 
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Breathtaking.
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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hike from the north rim to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
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It was an awesome experience but one of the hardest things I have done physically.
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Especially the last 6 miles.
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The trail going up the mountain was steep and switchbacked.
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There were times I wondered if I was going to make it to the end. 
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As I was looking out the window of the plane remembering what it was like in the bottom of the canyon, it got me thinking about perspective. 
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You know that thing that you have been thinking and worrying about?
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That problem you are facing.
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That mountain that you are in the middle of climbing.
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Imagine viewing that problem from another vantage point.
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Does viewing it from a distance feel a little less overwhelming? 
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What about viewing it from an even higher perspective?
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An eternal one.
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What do you notice when you view this problem from a window of eternity?
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For me, I notice things that don't really matter.
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And things that really DO matter.
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I notice that things work out.
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And that there is nothing to fear.
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When I look from an eternal perspective, I realize all is well there.
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And that means all is well right here.

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