Perspective

On the way to my temp job in Beverly Hills, I pass through Century City. And at this particular intersection of Century Park East & Olympic Blvd, at this particular position in the traffic waiting at the light, this is what these two buildings look like. What threw me off this morning, was the perspective at which I was seeing them; I almost didn't recognize them as the Century Plaza Towers! The structure in the foreground appears to be taller than that of the background. Duh, basic Gestalt principles of depth perception would support the common knowledge of Los Angelinos that these two edifices are in fact the same height -- twins!

How a simple perceptual observation can inspire such a profound thought early in the morning, is just how my mind tends to wander. When something doesn't seem right to you, perhaps you're just looking at it the wrong way. You must turn corners, change positions, take a step back, or climb new heights until it makes sense. But one of the first steps is acceptance of the fact of the matter. Unfortunately, not everything in life will be this objective. There are many many more variables in the subjectivity of relationships, personalities, and social interactions, for which the same process may apply: acceptance and adjustment.

Now whether or not symmetry is your ultimate preference, don't be afraid to appreciate the beauty of the three-dimensional world and the ability to see things from different viewpoints.