Focus, Clarity, Gaze, Eyes, Vision.

Yesterday when I was at my Optometrist appointment, I had to focus on the screen on the far wall in front of me. I had to focus on the letters, far and near, in numerous positions and varying pieces of optical equipment. I had to focus on lights and different directions. I had to keep my eyes open and concentrate on focal points. At times, the images were clear and at times they were unclear.  When the eye doctor placed eye drops in my eyes to enlarge my pupils, I had to keep my eyes closed for 5 minutes for the drops to take effect. Dilating the pupils allows the eye doctor to see clearly as it enlarges and expands the eyes. This brought to mind the analogy of focus, fixation, gaze, vision, clarity, lack of focus and lack of clarity. 


It became crystal clear to me that keeping our eyes open and focused, helps us move in a successive, forward-facing, direct, unambiguous way.  

You will “see” (pun intended) in my post of January 4th, the focal point was words. I am a great lover of words, reading them, learning about them and understanding them. Call me a word nerd; a bookworm and you will be 100% correct.

Do you know the word drishti?  A sanskrit word commonly translated as “view”, “gaze” or “point of focus.” A specific point to lock your eyes or inner vision, which is commonly used whilst praying, meditating, focusing or maintaining a yoga posture.  

As an active person, committed to fitness and practicing yoga, one becomes aware of and focused on the movements and/or poses one is performing.  

Did you know? Your attention naturally follows where you direct your eyes and when you gaze, this is reflected in the quality of your mental thoughts. Your ability to focus is a powerful and decisive operator of excellence. Where focus goes, energy flows.

“Focus is so important because it is the gateway to all thinking: perception, memory, learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Without good focus, all aspects of your ability to think will suffer. Without focus, you won’t be as effective in your work because if you’re not concentrating on the right things or are distracted, you won’t be capable of getting your work done. 

You also won’t be maximally efficient without good focus because, every time your mind wanders away from your work, you are wasting time. Finally, you won’t be as productive as you can because your work output will not be of the highest quality and it will take you longer to do it. 

Here’s a simple reality: if you can’t focus effectively, you can’t think effectively. And if you can’t think effectively, you definitely can’t produce the quality of work necessary to be successful. From this perspective, it’s not difficult to see why focus is such an essential tool for business success.” - Dr. Jim Taylor  - Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Psychology is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance, parenting, technology, and popular culture. Professor, author, speaker and elite athlete. 

Some synonyms for focus: fixate, direct, focal point, aim at, concentrate, target, spotlight, point of convergence.

Noun: a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.

Verb: (with object) to bring to a focus or into focus; cause to converge on a perceived point - to focus the lens of a camera or to focus on the lens of a camera

Verb: (used without object), focused or focusing; to be or become focused; my eyes have trouble focusing on distant objects; to direct one's attention or efforts.

Here’s a simple reality: if you can’t focus effectively, you can’t think effectively. And if you can’t think effectively, you definitely can’t produce the quality of work necessary to be successful. From this perspective, it’s not difficult to see why focus is such an essential tool for business success.” - Dr. Jim Taylor  - Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Psychology is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance, parenting, technology, and popular culture. Professor, author, speaker and elite athlete. 

“Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”
Paulo Coelho (de Souza) - (1947 - ) Brazilian writer and novelist. 

What are you focusing on? 👀 Where is your gaze pointed? ➡️

Tell us what helps you focus. Do it!  It will help others when you will share. 
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