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Observation
A silent mind unperturbed by the waves of
emotions or the pressure of thoughts is an ideal mind for deep
observation. So let your mind be a silent mirror reflecting the world
around silently.
Learn to reflect upon what you see. It leads to
insight and understanding.
Let there be compassion in your observation, but
no hasty judgement.
An open and receptive mind, detached, full of
compassion, love and understanding, noncritical in its approach is
ideal for pure observation.
If you want to be a good observer, live in the
present and be attentive to the world around you.
An inquisitive mind is ideal for good observation.
Look at everything as if you are seeing it for
the first time.
What are you looking at when you are watching the
world? You may look at an opportunity, a problem, a solution, at the
beauty of life or its ugliness, and many other things depending upon
what you actually want to see.
Know that your observations are colored by your
prejudices, your fears, your hopes, your joys and sorrows. You see
that which your mind wants you to see. You see that which your
desires and dreams permit you to see. So detach yourself from your
mind if you want to be a good observer and want to see the world in
its purest colors.
Superficial observation leads to superficial
knowledge and errors in understanding. Therefore pay adequate
attention to everything you observe.
Observation that leads to insight and
understanding is a perfect observation.
To become a good observer learn to focus, defocus
and soft focus your eyes.
Keep a record of what you observe. Let your
observations be a source of inspiration and guidance to you and others.
You will be a good observer of people if you are
by nature more interested in other people than in yourself.
Look for the uncommon and the unfamiliar in your
observation. They may lead to new insights.
Develop the lateral vision of your eyes by
conscious practice.
If you are observant enough you will see the
presence of God everywhere.
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