We don’t see what we cannot see.
I used to get so annoyed with people because they weren’t observing what I thought was SO obvious. I mean, how could they NOT see it? It’s right there!
It was frustrating to me that people couldn’t get the things – all kinds of things – that seemed so completely obvious and “in your face” apparent to me. It seemed to me just plain willful ignorance. I was convinced they didn’t want to see.
Now, I’m able to realize that we just cannot see what we’re not a vibrational match for.
For instance, some people can see so many ways and opportunities to be helpful, and they can tell whether it’s their call to do something or let it be and hold the high watch.
Some people can see that people are challenged and can use some encouragement, and some people just see someone in their way.
Some people can see that someone is being so very kind and helpful to a stranger and others won’t even notice what’s occurring.
This is what Jesus was referring to when he talked about having “the eyes to see and the ears to hear.”
Our gifts and answered prayers can be right under our nose, but if we cannot recognize them, how would we know they’re there?
Many times when I’m working or writing intensely people can come in the room I’m in and start to do things for many minutes before they recognize I’m there. They’re startled by my presence. I can’t say for certain what it’s about, but I do feel there are times when I turn on a cloaking device in order to avoid being interrupted and many times people can’t even see me when I’m right there.
The other morning I was meditating on the porch, sitting on my yoga mat, and I’d been there for a while, completely still. Suddenly this tiny chipmunk ran up onto the porch and towards me and was about to leap onto me when I opened my eyes and SCREAMED! It startled and frightened us both.
The chipmunk stepped back a bit, and we just stared at each other. We both realized all was well and we’d just had a momentary upset of no consequence.
I wanted to call him to come to me so I could pet him, but I also wanted to go back to my meditation. And I also didn’t want him to start to come up on the porch and dig around in the plants and make a mess.
It’s a powerful and helpful skill to be able to recognize what’s going on around us, without getting caught in the difficulties people are having. I won’t join people in worry and upset. And I’ve learned when to offer a hand, and when not to.
Cultivating the ability to discern what’s really going on is VERY worthwhile. It comes naturally when we’re willing to give up all attachment to judging and labeling. It’s a magnificent trade – opinion for truth! Let’s begin today!
