Stepping Outside One Experience And Into Another

This morning I continued my reading in God In The Dock by C. S. Lewis. There are so many things Lewis says that I have to think deeply about to get a handle on what he is saying. I love learning that way. This morning’s reading revealed him saying, “In other words, you can step outside one experience only by stepping inside another” (p. 214). On the surface, this comment seems pretty basic, but when reflecting it becomes much deeper. Lewis, in my opinion was emphasizing the importance of gaining new perspectives. He believed that in order to truly understand and appreciate different experiences, we must immerse ourselves in them. We can gain a new perspective or escape from our current experience by immersing ourselves in a different one. By delving into another experience, we can broaden our understanding and potentially overcome the limitations of our own perspective.

According to Lewis, exploring different viewpoints and immersing ourselves in different cultures or ideas, can break us free from our own limited perspectives and gain a broader understanding of the world around us. This can be achieved through reading, learning about different cultures, or even engaging in meaningful conversations with others who hold different views. Lewis encouraged us to be open-minded, curious, and willing to learn from others.

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