First person, to me, is what your eyes perceive. To visualize in first person, say, an AOP, I only see that I am in a sphere of white gold light, but I know and feel that I am completely surrounded with this positive & protective light.
However, this is exactly why I prefer an overall perspective, so I can see and feel. This may sound strange, but you can have these two perspectives simultaneously.
Do whatever you think is best for you. My way may not be optimal for you, for example.