Eye Contact

As bizarre as it sounds, I wish staring was a more socially acceptable behavior. As a writer and artist I yearn for connection in the people I encounter. Although I myself am reserved it seems nowadays that the very act of two gazes touching is forbidden and to be avoided. I've had many silent smiles and glances to and from strangers that brighten my day. A one second relationship. Maybe its the vulnerability of eye contact that turns us off. But that answer just begs the question, why is the majority of our society afraid of openness with others?

 For me, the answer can be summed up in a word; judgment. I believe in the inherent goodness of human kind, however, everyone has negative thoughts and opinions. And for some, the fear of the negative thoughts of others is crippling. But its odd to imagine a large fear trickling down to such a small expression as eye contact.

On the other hand it isn't so strange. The eyes have long been viewed as the "windows to the soul". So having our fears reveal themselves in such a prominent vulnerable place makes sense. And if our eyes really do reveal our souls, perhaps it isn't bad to be particular with who you look at.

Thoughts, Love, and Stories welcome down bellow,

Enigma