Perspectives is a global organization where people share their life experiences and reflections.
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Bring some bit of joy into the life of each life that intersects with mine. I try to be kind, to listen carefully, to be generous with my time and my resources. I believe that every person has a st...
Be fair, courteous, and help others along our path. These simple words were given to me by my grandfather, and I have carried them for decades. Fairness builds trust, courtesy builds bridges, and h...
I am a historian who believes that history can serve as a lantern, not just a mirror. It illuminates not only where we have been but where we might go. Understanding the past gives us the tools to ...
If I am comfortable with being wrong, then I can pursue the course I choose without fear. Comfort with being wrong is liberating. It frees me to take risks, to speak my truth, and to change my mind...
Respect is my connecting concept. Respect for people, attitudes, actions, and events. Give grace and find love in the process. When respect is the lens through which you view the world, even disagr...
Be observant, in every sense of the word. Remain watchful so that whenever beauty reveals itself — in nature, in art, in human kindness — you are there to witness it. Seek beauty and take time to s...
Consider the principles, values, and experiences that have shaped your life.
Share your perspective through our form. There is no length requirement.
Invite the people in your life to contribute their own reflections.
Read what others have written. Find the threads that connect us.
A published collection illustrating our shared humanity and capacity to find meaning — even in the most challenging circumstances. Reflections from contributors spanning six continents.
All profits donated to the American Red Cross.
An initiative connecting older and younger participants to share lived experience across generations.