Life Telescopes and Microscopes

By Don Iannone

We are forever trying to decide

when to use the telescope and microscope in our lives.

Each has enormous value and benefit

when used in the right way at the right time,

and each can cause great problems

when used in the wrong way at the wrong time.

Sometimes we get too close to ourselves and our problems

and we fail to see the big picture surrounding our lives.

Sometimes we become too removed from ourselves

and we lose deep personal insight and perspective.

There is a balance...that must be struck

in using these two powerful devices

in giving direction to our lives.

There is a price to pay

when that balance is missed.

There are great rewards to receive

when that balance is achieved.

Each of us must work on understanding

the right time to stand close

and the right time to stand back.

The beauty of life can be seen from each perspective.