The eyes through which we see the world create our understanding of the world. However our eyes do not perceive like a camera. Everything the comes in through our eyes gets filtered through our brain. Each image immediately comes in and is assessed based on the information in our brain. Does it look familiar? Do we have a name for it? The last time we saw it what happened? What category does this fall in? Do we need to let any other system in the body know what has been seen? Our minds automatically formats the information in such a way that we actually aren’t seeing what is outside of us. We are seeing what our mind is creating based on information already present in our brains. You may have heard or read the saying attributed to Anais Nin and others, “We do not see things as they are but as we are.” Many years ago, I learned two simple prayers, “God how do you see this?” or “God help me to see this differently.” They have become my go to mostly when I am distressed by what I am seeing. Yet I am aware of their power to open my eyes to what I am really seeing whether it distresses me or not. I cannot know all of what is possibly present for me because I have so many preconceived ideas about what I am looking at. My daily prayer and meditation time with God has opened my mind to the idea of multiple possibilities beyond my own thinking. Our date time has opened my heart to want to see more of the world through its lens and embrace God’s seeing more fully.
My prayer for us is the curiosity to ask God how God is seeing what we are looking at today.
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I heard one of “your” podcasts several weeks ago and was introduced to the “God help me to see this differently” prayer. It has become a staple for me and has helped guide me through many difficult situations. Thank you!
I am glad it was helpful. It certainly helps me. 🙂