Journey Through Eyes
Eyes are a gateway to the soul and seeing a single eye doesn’t give that feel. We connect with our eyes, either that’s with a human or an animal. Seeing a single human eye gives a weird feel to the viewer however when you come across and make connection to both the eyes, it can make you feel love, care, sadness, happiness and even power. Around the world, eye contact has different interpretations. As in India, eye contact with your elders is considered rude behaviour however, in the UK, eye contact is a sign of good communication and attentiveness.
I would like you to look these eyes in the eye and think about how they make you feel? What do you see in those eyes? Is that an emotion about the person who the eyes belong to or is it their soul that you can feel?
The symbolism of the eye is often tied to its role as the lens for perception and as a medium for self-expression. They are responsible for 80% of human perception and allow us to make sense of the world.
Have you ever wondered why we have different colours? Could it be due to the spread of humans around the world and the environment we ended up living in? It’s thought that 10,000 years ago, every human had brown eyes whereas, currently it is considered that somewhere between 60-90% of over 7.5 billion people have brown eyes. In order, blue, grey and green are the next common eye colours and only 2% have green eyes.
But how do we get the colour? The colour of our eyes is partly determined by the amount of melanin in our irises. The more melanin, the darker the iris will be. All other eye colours have less brown colour, and the lighter iris reflects the light differently to give the appearance of those colours. Melanin also helps protect the eyes from UV rays emitted by the Sun. Making darker eyes, with more melanin content less sensitive to sunlight than lighter coloured eyes.
How about I take you on a journey and tell you about the different spiritual beliefs and representation of these eyes?
They have different meanings in various traditions and beliefs. In Hinduism, they are a gateway to the soul, allowing us to perceive the true nature of reality. In Buddhism, the concept of third eye or inner eye symbolises the ability to access higher states of consciousness, wisdom and insight. Whereas, in Christianity, eyes represent the ability to see beyond the surface-level and connect with God on a profound level. In some belief systems, eyes are indicative of clairvoyance, or the ability to perceive information not available through ordinary senses.
Different colours of eyes may hold specific spiritual meanings and reflect a person’s soul or spiritual path. In some traditions, blue eyes represent a deep spiritual connection and calmness, while green eyes signify healing or harmony with nature. Brown eyes symbolize grounding and practicality in one’s spiritual journey.
Eyes also symbolize our ability to perceive the unseen aspects of reality, connect with our inner selves, and access the wisdom of the soul. They can also represent protection from negative energies or evil, acting as a watchful and guiding presence.
What about their artistic portrayal? Eyes have been the subject of many songs, poems, stories and other artistic representations throughout history as they are considered an emotional extension of ourselves.
