Space in the eye.

[pie'n'eal]

Space in the eye.

When I was young and travelled to work on the underground train, crowded with people, I always did a peculiar thing, I'd watch peoples eyes! Why? To see if anyone was reliable or awake.
I don't know why I did this, but there is always something about a person, who 'knows' the space, they are in!

I used to imagine, if we as a group were in a tight spot, who could be relied upon to 'seize the moment'! Unfortunately most people seemed preoccupied with staring blankly at adverts or just staring, or were involved in a book or newspaper...nowadays it's phone texting!

There weren't many I'd choose to be on a desert island with!

I still look to see what is or isn't in people's eyes, I still look for this space. It's quite rare!
It's the same with forums, what I look for is communication, an openness willing to empathise and engaged....a warmth! It happen sometimes, but not often. It's not until one looks into someone's eyes, whether one can tell if that person is telling the truth or not, or they believe they are telling the truth! Of course there is love that people 'love' to talk about, but that's as far as it goes...talk about it!

Sometimes we can catch someone's eyes, and this has some strange reactions, fear, embarrassment or recognition. There is a moment of light, then it goes...!?

Of course this is just my opinion.

People talk and people write words, but most of it is projecting something about this 'self' they are involved in...er.. in love with! Let's be honest we all are, so it's good to joke about it....isn't it?!

The point about joking and knowing one's space, has a warmth about it. You'll have to admit this is rare, as we still take ourselves very seriously. What we have done is filled up this space.
In open, empty-space, there is no “I”.

The point is, we are intelligent open space, pure knowing. What do we do with this pure lucid space? ...WE fill it up! We are our own prison guards. Why? We have fill our natural divine space with inmates, and we spend all our time maintaining and entertaining these inmates (ideas).

We feel we have to hold onto our knowledge, when in truth our knowing quality merely has to scan the mind for information. If there is not enough data we seek help, preferably from someone who is not too involved with prison maintenance!

Be careful out there,

Tony

[zenith]

If nothing doesn't exist then we're all in serious trouble.

[pie'n'eal]

Posted by zenith (here)
If nothing doesn't exist then we're all in serious trouble.

Ah! If nothing truly exists then we don't have to get too upset about a'THING'!

Tony

[westhill]

Hi Tony...
I work part-time in a grocery store, not so different a situation from the subway. I've actually knocked the thought/question out of people's heads
by really giving them my total attention. People expect to be partially seen, given divided focus, especially older people. Holding another within our
consciousness is an intimate act for both parties. So I play it carefully. Sometimes taking months before I get a smile or a hello (even a hug or two)!

[lookbeyond]

Hi Tony and westhill, i agree that eye contact is powerful and revealing. In my work i am privy to almost "instant intimacy" with others being a nurse, openess is required and trust fairly instant.Yet in society in general the opposite is true- eg yesterday after work took my children to park, lovely sunny afternoon, so many other "mums" in the park but no eye contact, sad how being friendly becomes impossible when people wont acknowledge each other.

[pie'n'eal]

Posted by westhill (here)
Hi Tony...
I work part-time in a grocery store, not so different a situation from the subway. I've actually knocked the thought/question out of people's heads
by really giving them my total attention. People expect to be partially seen, given divided focus, especially older people. Holding another within our
consciousness is an intimate act for both parties. So I play it carefully. Sometimes taking months before I get a smile or a hello (even a hug or two)!

Hello Westhill,

That is a meeting of minds!
You are expanding your consciousness to include them, that is such a wonderful thing to do.
I take my hat off to you, that is loving thy neighbour as thy self....!

Tony

[pie'n'eal]

Posted by lookbeyond (here)
Hi Tony and westhill, i agree that eye contact is powerful and revealing. In my work i am privy to almost "instant intimacy" with others being a nurse, openess is required and trust fairly instant.Yet in society in general the opposite is true- eg yesterday after work took my children to park, lovely sunny afternoon, so many other "mums" in the park but no eye contact, sad how being friendly becomes impossible when people wont acknowledge each other.

Hello Lookbeyond,
I agree with you. Perhaps this has something to do with people feeling isolated, or too much as an individual, or political correctness. We have become too fearful, and forget ordinary human warmth. What I find strange, is people want to communicate, but don't know how to nowadays. I find this with neighbours, they talk and talk, I listen and listen, and probably all they want is a hug!

This brings up a huge question of, other peoples paths and stepping into another's territory! I just reckon that if anyone comes with my vicinity, then I am part of their karma. So our meeting is important!

Have a great day,
Tony