I looked at life from both sides

The smaller the world, the fewer the options.  If everyone around me is a grandma raising grandchildren that seems like the norm to me. 

If I am simply trying to garner popularity votes I give children whatever they want.

"The norm" reflects my place in the local pecking order.  I can believe whatever I choose and justify nearly anything that is common where I live.

When I step out of this world and look back at life from the universe, things change.

It becomes less about me and more about everyone else.

My actions become less "self" centered and more thoughtful.  Each one has far reaching results that affect people for years, even lifetimes to come.

As individuals we have a huge amount of power. Knowing the difference between using that power for our own comfort levels and the good of those around us requires a little thought.