Our ability to see is only partially connected to the strength of our eyes. The power of our sight comes with our ability to have a broad and open perspective.
I am not one for making New Years’ resolutions; however, I am optimistic about the coming year. Along with ending the turbulent ‘teens,’ we are starting a new decade that brings with it feelings of change. 2020 is filled with possibilities of a 20/20 vision.
With this new decade, we have an opportunity for a fresh start and renewed clarity. December is our time to purge the old and begin the shift into new vibrations.
Letting go of what is no longer working for our lives comes from taking a long and in-depth look at where we have been. Then, with honest eyes, we can access our accomplishments and reaccess our setbacks.
Our ability to see ourselves and examine our choices without judgment allows us to step forward with a clearer understanding of where we are heading. But, to do so, learning to see may take work.
‘What is, is the was, of what shall be.’ ~unknown
To broaden our perception, we need what my acupuncturist calls eagle eyes. An eagle’s eyesight is at the top of the animal kingdom. They possess a perspective we can emulate.
By living in cities, our sightline becomes shortened. Stopped by tall buildings, the distance our eyes see lessens, and our depth of ‘seeing’ becomes shallow. In addition, our eyes become accustomed to focusing on what is only in front of us, creating tunnel vision.
We are spending time where our views are unobstructed: from atop a vista, a precipice overlooking a valley, or gazing at the horizon over the ocean, anywhere the idea is open and vast. Opens our horizons. Not only do we exercise the muscles in our eyes, but we also open our minds to ‘seeing.’
Eastern medicine practices define our health as a balance of mind, body, and spirit. And it holds with our eyes. Our eyes are not just to take in visual input but also to pierce the veil of possibilities. To see a new reality is the first step to manifesting it.
The hazard of tunnel vision is expressed by the idiom ‘One cannot see the forest for the trees, which John Heywood documented saying in 1546. It clearly illustrates getting caught in the minutia, the detail, and failing to see the whole picture.
Commonly we get caught up in one perspective, our perspective, and fail to see other points of view. But, with the help of eagle eyes and an aerial view, we can see the whole picture, where we have been and where we are heading. With patience, courage, and suppleness of mind, we will emerge with renewed excitement for the coming year with a 20/20 vision.
Three Let Go’s for 20/20 Vision
Let go of mental anguish and anxiety about what was, making room only for the essentials and the manifestation of what will be.
Let go of the need to overdo it. Less can be more.
Let go of your need to fill your space with stuff. Because you have room does not mean you need to fill it with things. Instead, bring in gratitude and love, and embrace spending time with those who bring you joy.
With 20/20 Vision, we can Let go of who we were to become who we are becoming. So go forth and make 2020 the best year so far!
Hindsight must surely be the most useless function of the human brain, torturing yourself over the unalterable past.
as seen in: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/12/20-20-vision-to-see-a-new-reality-is-the-first-step-to-manifesting-it/
JOHN SAINT RYAN
So refreshing to read this post which is dealing with the spirit of the human when considering the ‘new’ next year. As opposed to the hard sell for any number of things that are basically telling us we need more possessions to improve our existence.
charisse
John, Thank you for your comment and insight. There is a shift that has been happening for a while now and I hope it catches on… Less is more, less stuff, more quality time. Thank you for taking the time to share your point of view.
Teresa Valenza
2020 here we come, woot woot!! 😉
Van
Merriam-Webster
Definition of hindsight
: perception of the nature of an event after it has happened
In hindsight, it’s clear there were alternatives.
Hindsight is twenty-twenty.
Angelica Weihs
This is hitting home on so many levels. I am inspired to blog about my view points; from above, below and holding on to what’s right in front of me. I soar like a Phoenix, a friend of the Eagle but in constant rebirth. How many times did I leave my ashes… A have a long story with seeing and my eyes. What an amazing blog post, thank you for opening up doors and even gates for us to fly. And you’re so right that it not a sudden gift from the gods, for us mere humans it will be daily practice to learn the craft. But we can fly above and see the bigger picture and the first step is to believe in it. My son was in China and because I panicked about the trip I meditated and as a person who believes in the power of words I hung a poster at my front door saying TRUST. Long story but trust was part of my life. He’s back and already flew to Portugal in the meantime but the poster is still at my door. Since I put it there and let it remind me from time to time that I am connected, we all are, that I was protected all my life without acknowledging and being grateful for it, my reality has begun to answer. I see more. I might only have a few seconds here and there above it all but at least I’m on a mountain more often then ever before.
Isabelle
I like this article and the eagle eyes idea. Thank you
Ruth Gerson
We can learn some things from hindsight that will benefit us in the future – maybe what not to do; maybe how to do something better; maybe to just do a small tweak and voila, there’s a huge improvement; and maybe to remember how wonderful something was and to pass it along to friends for them to enjoy. Hindsight improves our learning since it is part of our personality and character, and it is a worthwhile addition when utilized in a positive manner.
Stephanie Doherty
With an Eagles eye makes space in all those dark and dusty corners where things are hiding 😘
Gregory Vahanian
Lovely article, Charisse! The value of altitude and perspective. Brava. ~ GV