When Vision Blurs

"With an eye made quiet by the power

Of harmony, and the deep power of joy,

We see into the life of things."

William Wordsworth

Most of us are people watchers, but not all of us absorb the beauty of life surrounding us.  We forget there is depth to all things and depending upon our level of perception, there is much to be seen. When we are conflicted, we are distracted and notice less.  When our emotions are balanced and we are in harmony with life, we are more likely to see the wonders in the world.

If we happen to be sitting in the sun, lost in deep thought, our vision might blur slightly and colors can take on movements.  If we remain in a relaxed state and open our minds to the vibrancy dancing in the sun light, we will be pleasantly amazed. We will feel a warm connection with all things.

If we are staring into the flame of a candle or a roaring fire, lost in thought, we may become aware of shapes shifting in the fire.  If we relax our eyes and let out thoughts follow into the energy of the fire, we may notice deep thoughts of wisdom or awareness or love entering our minds.

So when we learn to quiet our minds, our eyes can speak to us more clearly.  They willingly show us daily delights we normally pass by.  Just gazing at a flower, when we are a resident of joy, we may see petals unfold displaying even more depth.  Then there is always a spider web, a daydreamer's delight.  Oh the things we can see when we are quiet and our eyes can show it all!