Mountain Perspectives

Various perspectives are based on: where we are focusing, what consciousness we are expressing, what terms we are using, what audience we are addressing.

Let’s imagine a mountain that is shaped somewhat like a pyramid. The top of the mountain is the highest point and encompasses the entire mountain. As we descend the mountain there is more volume or space and room for more.

When we discuss our perspective and want to express the highest truths we are speaking from the top of the mountain. When we want to discuss more general truths and techniques or paths we are speaking from lower points on the mountain.

This analogy is especially important when we communicate to others. If we are expressing top of the mountain truth and our audience is discussing truth from another place on the mountain then there may be some misunderstanding. At this point, the speaker may need to ask “do you understand?” or the listener may ask for clarity. In order for dialog to continue and be fruitful participants must understand the perspective of the dialog – from where one is speaking and also where the listener is.

There is more room for discussion lower on the mountain. There is more silence at the top of the mountain.