If I open the window to my soul would you look with eyes of compassion? Would you could you see without judgment or projection? Would you look to see what is authentically there, or would you have your own agenda? "Of course," you say. "Show me what you got."
Now, my dear, tell me what you saw. Did you see me? Or did you see your idea of me. Did you see to see or did you see to find an answer? Can you see me with your heart, see me with your soul, or does your mind take over and take control? I am here. I am open. Tell me what you see baby.
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I see a good friend that can brighten up the most dreary day there is :D
If that's my picture of you...or if it's the real picture I have no clue...but I'm pretty happy with "my" piccie, if that's what it is.
Thank you Christa. Some days I am that and some days I am the one that needs that friend. I hope and trust you are recovering and on your way back to your usual fantastically creative and talented self. Still sending positive karma your way. :-)
We all have different days when we are either needed or need someone else...which would mean that you're...normal? Nah...;)
And thankies. As soon as they let go of me at the hospital I'll be just fine :D
Christa, I have really enjoyed your work at Enchanted Echoes. Just brilliant work. I hope more people discover what you are doing over there.
Good to be normal. :-)
Influenced by the words to some extent no doubt, but the fractal conjures the words mesh and layers first and foremost, which then leads on to veils, which in turn fits quite nicely into what I am reading. :-)
Judgement is pretty easy to forego, or at least that's what I would like to believe, projection is harder. How can we for example truly understand what we do not know and so in our attempts to understand, don't we listen (or look to be specific to the post) and process thereafter to determine? - which would mean that interpretation was born from what we know and what we ourselves have felt, thought etc. Besides, one could go on and on about how everyone's reality is different and that all interpretations, i.e. anything that passes through the mind is moulded, changed from it's original form...
More often than not, it seems as though people are either seeing what they want to see or they see only what they are capable of seeing, or to phrase it as a question, if we are unaware, how will we recognize?
I find there is a pretty convincing argument that often enogh there is no desire to look (seek is a better word). At the very least, it seems a very rare occurance, when two people are able to see, accept and appreciate each other for exactly who they are, nothing more nothing less.
Stop 'seeing' and just absorb perhaps :-)
If you needed compassion, I would hope I could see it. So often we see in other people what we want to see and most often it is something we see that we want for ourselves so in a sense, it can be selfish. That may be a little hard to follow. For example, I see in Joe Smith a wonderful sense of humor and I see that in him because it is something I would like to develop more in myself. On the other hand, we frequently see as if looking into a mirror. For example, I see that John Doe is a very sensitive guy and I see that because I have that same trait. And so on. Yadda, yadda, yadda. I don't know why I am going on. But the subject is very heady if you ask me. Then again, sometimes I just think too much!
Peace...........
Helen, I have a feeling you would know if compassion is what I or anyone else needed--of that I have no doubt.
I believe I follow you Helen. The example I think most of us know the best is the relationship between a parent and a child. How many of us see our children exactly as they are or even somewhat close to how everyone else sees them? I have two step daughters and a son of my own blood. I could tell you I see them all exactly the same but that is not true. I am fully aware that certain emotional filters operate when I think of my son that are just not there with the others.
Likewise, with projection, my image of my son is as much colored by what I want to see in him as what is actually there. As long as I have the awareness that this is the case, then I can ask the question, "Is it skillful or not skillful to hold this view?" And then act accordingly.
No worries on that last point Helen. I know I think too much. :-D
Peace to us both. :-)
Sunshine, not knowing what we don't know, now that is a topic for another day. :-D
I suppose in a literal sense we will never know what we don't know because as soon as we know then the not knowing ceases. Now I think there is a difference between being completely oblivious to a thing and knowing that we don't know squat about it. The former always concerns me and the latter gives me comfort.
With regard to your query I can't say I have any answers but I think I know the direction those answers can probably be found. The fundamental mistake we all make is to consider the mind as the only instrument by which we can know a thing or understand a thing. I would argue that reason and logic and language have their place but I also believe these same tools are limited much like our eyes can see certain wave lengths of light but not others. Many times our mind, as a tool, is the wrong instrument. It simply can't do what we want or need it to do and other times, because we are unskillful with using it, even though it might be the right tool, we don't exercise it in the right way and as such do more harm to ourselves and others.
I believe strongly that intellegence exists on many levels and the IQ of the mind is just one of many ways to know and a rather tricky tool to operate at that.
I believe the "heart" has an intelligence and that the "soul" likewise has a knowing about it.
My question is, are you willing to see with your ears and hear with your eyes? :-)
Oh, goodness. What great writing.
I'm afraid I do tend to project, but hopefully not judge when I look. So let's see...
Hey Melly, so good to see you stopping by. You can project on my blog anytime but judging is not cool. :-D
Glad to see you found a few english words to share. Don't be a stranger. We love you in these parts. :-)
**Can you see me with your heart, see me with your soul, or does your mind take over and take control?
I see a very kind man with a big heart and a handsome body ;-) One who appreciates ppl for who they r, no matter how different they may be from him..One who sees others with his heart and soul, not with his mind...
Keshi.
Awww Keshi, do you see me as putty in your hands too, cause that is about how I feel after reading your comment. :-)
Re-reading my comment with yours in mind, I have to giggle. :-)
'Listen' and 'process' refered to feeling for lack of a better word, whereas the next part 'determine' has to do with putting whatever was felt (seen) into thought, i.e. an interpretation born from what we know and once something passes through thought-process in this way, it automatically changes from its original form. Hope that brings a little more sense to the first comment :-)
"I believe the "heart" has an intelligence and that the "soul" likewise has a knowing about it." Absolutely agree.
"are you willing to see with your ears and hear with your eyes?" Now what does that remind me of? Only my fave part of the CC reading :-) Such a beautiful sentence!!
To see without thinking. Try it sometime. If you can achieve it, even just for a moment, it will startle you. If not try this. Lay in bed and focus on your breathe. At first you won't be able to just breathe, but if you are patient, like a cat watching a mouse hole, you will witness yourself just breathing, that is, breathing without you consciously controlling it. The first time you witness a breath instead of controlling it, is an amazing experience. I would say the same for observing and experiencing a thing directly, without the aid of the thinking mind.
I do believe you are correct. As soon as the mind takes hold of something, it changes. Like translation, it might be close, but translation is never quite the same as the original.
What a post CC was. Who would have ever thought it would have launched a story. :-)
I'm not seeing... I'm feeling.
I see a precious soul, the heart of an empath. The vulnerablity behind your strength & sharp wit (and what a beautiful vulnerability it is)
You are wise beyond words because your heart is open to learn even if it is painful at times...you do learn & you learn very deeply. And you take what you have learned from your pains & your joys & you give it freely and generously.
You have great empathy, easily sensing when someone is hurting or troubled & touch them with words that heal. Sometimes people do not utter a word and you just know.
You are a man gifted with so many talents it is unreal. A man who is capable of love and who dares to sow the seeds of it generously, what a gift.
A man of many strengths and unafraid to embrace his vulnerablities, pain he has faced in his life & courageous enough not to hide them. Who is able to accept compassion & not run from it as if accepting compassion were a weakness rather than a strength.
A man who is capable of being hurt and capable of healing. Some people absolutely refuse to do either. You are Strong and you are Beautiful.
A man with a delightfully naughty sense of humour!
A man with many facets that I do not know, indeed, many that I will never know. But what an honor and a pleasure to get to know you.
*tosses you a hug
I see some profound stuff happening here. Intriguing. Of course the mere act of observing has been known to change what is being observed. Quantum physics is a wonderful thing!
The exhibition have been cancelled, Trée. I'll probably leave Enchanted Echoes for now and remove the blog when I'm back from the hospital again.
A soul that has compassion, is non-judgmental and accepting of all such as youself can only be shown the same.
Reflection is the key word here, don't you think? :-) What you project is pure? what you receive in return is pure.
It's not just about windows, it's also about mirrors. And within the mirror lies true acceptance and everything that encompasses.
Have a lovely Saturday :-)
Afternoon Leigh. I think I need a couple more cups of coffee to absorb the full meaning of your comment. Thanks for engaging and giving me more to reflect upon.
Lovely Saturday to you to dear. :-)
Christa, I'm sorry to hear that news. Please leave Echoes up a little longer. I love the work you have posted there. Hope and trust you are starting to feel better. Take care my friend.
Jenni, you are absolutely correct and that is a topic I have not touched, no pun intended, yet. The question I like to ask is, "Does my observation or presence induce a positive (perhaps meaningful, significant or skillful is a better choice than positive) change in the subject or perhaps something else?"
Have a wonderful weekend Jenni. :-)
Oooh, Chicky, I like that answer. Is the feeling warm and enticing? :-D
Oliviah, I don't know how to respond to such an incredibly wonderful comment to wake up to this morning. I'm tempted to print it out and carry in my wallet so I can pull it out and read it whenever I want or need. You truly have given me a very special gift, a gift beyond price, a gift from the heart, a gift I shall treasure for a long time. You are a dear friend my dear sweet woman. May you find much peace and joy and love this weekend. :-)
You are a poet - a kind, intelligent, outwardly focused and enlightening soul!
Ann, thank you for those very kind words--a wonderful Sunday morning gift. I'll use them as the flowers on my desk today. Peace, love and joy to you. :-)
I see reflections of myself; good to bad, beautiful to insane...and so I return again. See?
We all do. It is our nature.
And I see my dear Aggie, sexiest blogger babe I know coming to visit me and getting me all worked up. :-D
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