Seeking the Big Picture is both a practice and a consequence of developing Integral Resilience and Wisdom. Here are various ways to cultivate this essential capacity. There is a reciprocal and synergistic relationship with other wisdom practices, which produces a Multiplier Effect.
Practice viewing a challenge first through the intelligence of your Mind; then bring your attention to your Heart, and pose the same question; observe that the answer might be quite different; next consult your gut (hara) and note that you may get a third response. Finally, explore the same challenge with the wisdom of all three—Mind, Heart, Heart—simultaneously, and note the response. Note the differences and whether the response is richer. This practice will enable you to See the Big Picture.
Here also are some tools to help you cultivate this essential capacity: