Seeing for the first time.

Today's quote made me think of eyes and all that they mean. Not just what we see, but how we see and are seen.

We are "eye witnesses" to life, yet we all see the same things differently. We do however see the same themes of love, beauty, happiness, sadness etc.,

Is how we see things simply a matter of perspective rather than a function of our body? When does the mind get involved to interpret what we see and how does it decide how we incorporate it into our experiences both present and past?

Does this process not cloud things? Allow us to add our own judgments or emotions when they detract from the originality? Are we doing ourselves a disservice when we look at things in this manner? Perhaps a more personal approach for such a sensitive area of our bodies is in order.

How do we feel when we take a step back to see that others are looking at us the very same way? How do we want to be seen? Isn't there more to us that "meets the eye"? What do our eyes say about us? How we feel, what we are thinking, what we are dreaming, what we have overcome or what we have achieved?

Perhaps the first step to changing it is to just be aware of it. Open your eyes to see the richness of the greens, the vibrancy of the colors - and just let them be. Don't try to classify or opine - just be in that moment. When you own sight is clear perhaps those looking at you will see things clearly as well. Through your own eyes if necessary?

I wonder how it will change my vision when I try that each and every time? I'm not sure, but I'm looking forward to finding out.