FACES


staring into you

how many faces are there?

1 for each color


there are many kinds of seeing, visually speaking...one can focus a laser beam of attention, directing it into the details of an object or scene, or one may gaze softly with an open focus, noticing the overall sense of the object or scene, and there are other kinds of gazes: contemplative, artistic, possessive, economic, loving and so forth...in this image, a simple gaze reveals a happy face...upon closer inspection, there are many faces, each with its own color, feeling, and message.


how do you habitually look upon, see, and gaze at the world about you? 

soft or hard or in-between? 

try varying your focus upon some object that you are attracted to close to where you now read these words...look with laser-sharp focus in as much detail as you can...after about a minute, shift your gaze to a softer, gentler, all-encompassing look for another minute...

which type of looking do you prefer and why? 

the ability to shift our gaze from hard to soft and visa versa requires discernment and wisdom...matching the proper gaze to the object/scene and occasion makes for well-being and better living.

have another looks at the image...do you see it differently now...




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