Blind Spot

Blind spot denotes the area where the eyes unable to see. It also shows that objects are present at that area, but some how or rather, the eyes are not able to spot or recognize anything at that area, and therefore, it is a blind spot to the eyes.

In human life, there are a lot of blind spots, mostly are hidden by the ignorance of the mind and the intention of not to see it. Some times, the blind spot is also due to cover up by always looking outside, looking on the others and intentionally careless about what is the experience right here and right now.

One day, I was having thoughts about what a good life a friend was having by not needed to work for survival. Instead, she is able to go on holidays overseas, in Europe, US and other side of the world. On top of that, she is able to devote her time to retreat and pilgrimage any time that she likes. But then, there are still complaints about something that she is not having.

While sitting on my working table, I wondered how can that be. I got to sit in the office everyday from 9 to 5 to earn a living. And I do not have the luxury of enjoying vacations overseas. Is it life really that unfair? While others are able to enjoy life without having to work, whereas some have to work hard just to earn a piece of bread.

Further contemplation leads to some insight. That is where a blind spot is about. While my friend is having a good life as many of the working ladies are looking forward to, she complaint about what she doesn’t have. Therefore, not seeing and acknowledging the blessing that she is enjoying at the moment. Thus, there is a blind spot.

Similarly, while I am having a relatively good job here, having a healthy body, healthy mind, able to practice meditation and read good books after work, able to pursue my hobby of learning and practicing Chinese musical instrument, isn’t me too is shielded by some blind spots which makes me forgot about all these blessings?

On top of that, while looking outwards and feeling envious towards what my friend is living, I have forgotten to savour the wonderment of life I am living now and here. The experience that I have having now is in fact unique to me, which nobody else will be able to enjoy to the same degree. Looking outwards constitute the blind spots.

Blind spots are inevitable in life? Not at all. By recognizing blind spots and open up the horizon of view, life becomes more free and easy. Peace is the reward, precious and light.