You aren’t stuck; you’re just looking at the problem from the wrong angle.
“Where you stand determines what you see and what you do not see; it determines also the angle you see it from; a change in where you stand changes everything. ~ Steve de Shazer
Perspective is Your Power
We often feel stuck, not because our problems are unsolvable, but because our vantage point is fixed. Steve de Shazer’s insight reminds us that our “standing point”—our mindset, environment, and biases—acts as a lens. If you only look at a mountain from its base, you see an obstacle; from the summit, you see a path.
When you feel blocked, the solution rarely lies in working harder at the same angle. Instead, it requires a deliberate shift in position. By moving—physically, emotionally, or intellectually—you illuminate the “blind spots” that previously held you back. A change in perspective doesn’t just alter the view; it transforms your potential for action. You aren’t trapped by your circumstances; you are simply positioned in a way that limits your sight. Step to the left, climb higher, or look from the other side. When you change where you stand, you don’t just see a different world—you become capable of a different life.
Something to Think About:
Which current challenge in your life would look like an opportunity if you viewed it through the eyes of someone you admire?