20/20 Vision: Piercing the Veil of Possibilities

What is, is the was, of what shall be.

~unknown

Vision is only partially connected to the strength of our eyes. The potency of our sight also affects how we feel spiritually, which has nothing to do with the perfection of our eyes’ power.

Our ability to see is the capacity to recognize truth. Our vision may broaden when we move along a spiritual path, giving us an open perspective toward others. We may acknowledge the good in others, often buried under unwarranted negative habits. 20/20 vision allows us to see what is happening, not just what we want to see, but effortlessly removing the filters from our lenses.

As our vision of the world increases, the organic evolution is to turn that sight inward. It is here that we truly connect to our spiritual body.

Letting go of what is no longer working for our lives comes from taking a long and in-depth look at where we have been. Then, with honest eyes, we can access our accomplishments and reaccess our setbacks.

Our ability to see ourselves and examine our choices without judgment allows us to step forward with a clearer understanding of where we are heading. But, to do so, learning to see may take work.

To broaden our perception, we need what my acupuncturist calls eagle eyes. An eagle’s eyesight is at the top of the animal kingdom. They possess a perspective we can emulate.

Living in cities shortens our sightline. When tall buildings stop us, the distance our eyes see lessens, and our depth of ‘seeing’ becomes shallow. In addition, our eyes become accustomed to focusing on what is only in front of us, creating tunnel vision.

Yet, when we spend time where our views are unobstructed: from atop a vista, a precipice overlooking a valley, or gazing at the horizon over the ocean, wherever the view is open and vast, we open our horizons. Not only do we exercise the muscles in our eyes, but we also open our minds to seeing.

Eastern medicine practices define health as a balance of mind, body, and spirit. This is also true of our eyes. Our eyes are not just to take in visual input but also to pierce the veil of possibilities. To see a new reality is the first step to manifesting it.

The idiom expresses the hazard of tunnel vision: One cannot see the forest for the trees, which John Heywood documented in 1546. It clearly illustrates getting caught in the minutia, the detail, and failing to see the whole picture.

Commonly, we get caught up in one perspective, our perspective, and fail to see other points of view. But with the help of eagle eyes and an aerial view, we can see the whole picture: where we have been and where we are heading. With patience, courage, and suppleness of mind, we will emerge with renewed excitement and a 20/20 vision.

Three Let Go’s for 20/20 Vision

Let go of mental anguish and anxiety about what was, making room only for the essentials and the manifestation of what will be. Focusing on what is vital while letting go of what is not allows the mind to make better choices and provides growth and healing.

Let go of the need to overdo it. Less can be more. When we overdo less, we increase our clarity, giving us a more straightforward path to life’s purpose.

Let go of your need to fill your space with stuff. Just because you have room does not mean you need to fill it with things. Instead, bring gratitude and love, and embrace spending time with those who bring you joy.

Go forth with eagle vision, searching for experiences that contribute to your spiritual self rather than detract from it. It takes just a choice, some intent, and the desire. Making the most minor changes can affect the most significant rewards. With 20/20 vision, we can let go of who we were to become who we are becoming.