Is it just me, or can you tell a lot about a person when you look into their eyes as well? Recently I have gone down the human eye rabbit hole! I have learned way more than I would have thought over the past few days. That is my eye in the pic. I have rare amber eyes, brown central heterochromia, and a limbal ring. Yep, that’s some medical speak for you right there. I am super curious what color everyone else’s eyes look like now. That is what happens when you go down a rabbit hole!
What I really wanted to share with everyone is the importance of looking into someone’s eyes when they are speaking to you. I know, it seems a bit creepy at first, but you can tell a lot about what the person is saying. It is easy to pick up deception, aggression, happiness, and sorrow to name a few. I often feel like I’m in the movie, Frailty with Matthew McConaughey when meeting someone. I’ll shake their hand and look right into their eyes. It is at that moment that I can almost see whom they are without a word being spoken. It is weird at first, but very helpful.
Something else you can tell when looking into the eyes is if the person may carry some bad habits. The eyes could be tired, bloodshot, or glazed completely over. This can be an indicator of various forms of abuse, too much screen time, or living a stress-filled life. Quite possibly all of the above! When you combine the eyes with a few spoken words you can easily discern what is going on in someone’s life. Maybe, it’s a friend or family member who is telling you one thing, but their eyes are telling you something else entirely. It is so vital to let your eye contact be the filter of spoken words.
This was a bit of an odd post to write. First off, many people won’t even look at another person when communicating. This could be some type of insecurity or inferiority complex that is correctable with time. It is just so important to look into the eyes of another when communicating though. You will pick up on things you never would otherwise. That could mean a world of difference in decision-making. I myself am guilty of too much screen time. I recommend blue-light-blocking glasses to help with that. You only have one set to discern this crazy world, so you have to take care of them. I hope this post was helpful and has you curious about how your own eyes view this world. Till next time…..