The concept of “the glass going through the rock” is a thoughtful design meant to symbolize gaining perspective as we grow older. Think about a two-year-old who doesn’t get what she wants right away. To her, it’s the end of the world—she throws a full-blown temper tantrum! In her little mind, this small, momentary problem feels massive because she doesn’t have the perspective to see beyond it.
Now, as adults, we look at situations like this and think, “Oh, come on, it’s not that serious!” We know there are countless other ways the child could find happiness, so the tantrum feels unnecessary to us. Why? Because we have a bigger perspective.
But here’s the kicker: when someone offends us or a situation doesn’t go our way, how do we react? Often, we act just like that two-year-old. That small, momentary offense feels enormous to us in the moment, and suddenly, we lose all perspective. We might not throw ourselves on the floor kicking and screaming, but we sure do throw the adult equivalent of a temper tantrum.
This design is a reminder to step back, breathe, and look at the bigger picture. What feels like a rock in our way now might just be a small hurdle when we view it through the lens of growth and maturity. It’s about letting wisdom shape how we see and respond to life’s challenges.
Evans Akpo 