I saw a short video clip. In this video, a man was imprisoned in a cage, about 4ft breadth, 5ft length, and 8ft height. He was surrounded by hundreds of keys. At least one of those keys should open the lock, right? Or maybe not. Anyways to be sure, it will take forever to try them. Besides, a lot of them are beyond his reach. After thinking for a while, rather than trying multiple keys on the lock, he only needed one with the right shape to unscrew the lock itself, and set himself free.
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Sometimes the problems are not really that big of a challenge, just the way you look at it. Life often depends on how we see it. Two people can face the same situation, but one feels stuck while the other sees a chance to grow. The difference is not the problem itself, it’s the mindset.
Our thoughts shape what we notice. If your mind is filled with worry, you see only problems. If your mind is hopeful, you notice possibilities. For example, losing a job can look like the end, or the start of something new. Changing your mind doesn’t mean pretending everything is perfect. It means choosing to see challenges in a way that helps you move forward.
In conclusion, I guess what I’m saying is, when your thoughts shift, your world shifts. You feel lighter, stronger, and more hopeful knowing that you are a child of grace, and God is with you. The problems may still be there, but you see them with fresh eyes, and that changes everything. The mountain in your path can be a dead end or a challenge to conquer. The rain can be an inconvenience or a blessing to the earth. Ultimately, the choice of perspective is yours, and in that choice lies your freedom and your growth.
©️Victor E. Ojei, 2025.
VICTOR OJEI 
The older one becomes, your view becomes multifaceted. Having the ability to look at issues from more than one way often creates more confusion, not less.
Good article. Thank you
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Thank you for sharing your thought. However, I can’t say I totally understand it. Care to explain further?
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And I would like to add- there is no dishonor in changing your viewpoint- I think there is a negative connotation placed on doing so- and in my opinion that should not be so.
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So true Violet. However the only negative connotation placed on the ability to change one’s view point, are the ones we placed by ourselves: either due to ego, or personal biases. According to Socrates as highlighted by Plato, “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing,” hence striving to know. We never stop learning.
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I’ve learnt something new today
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Thank you 🙏🏾
I’m delighted to know my article was impactful to you.
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This is so true, our mindset is a significant factor in how situations are handled in our lives, we can become ensnared or free in circumstances based on how we look at things.
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Thank you.
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You are welcome. Stay blessed 🙏🏾
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You’ve captured the essence of faith and resilience beautifully. It’s a reminder that true strength isn’t about the absence of problems, but about the presence of a new perspective.
I needed to hear this and thanks for sharing ❤️✨
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Great insight. You are welcome.
Stay blessed.
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Very true!
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Dear Ughala
It’s a marvelous experience to read your posts & to know you through those.
Thank you for liking my post ‘Left’🙏😊
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