I am new to English StackExchange so please let me know if there's anything to be aware of.
I'm looking for a better word or phrase that can describe something that is new/inspiring/ – specifically, something that lets me see a new aspect of matters.
Best Answer
If you want to "see a new aspect of matters", a little light may help ;-). An entire epoch was named after the first word:
Enlightening or illuminating.