During a M*A*S*H sequence, Dr. Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda) suffers from eye damage and must wear a bandage preventing him from seeing. It's difficult for him to stop his natural instincts concerning patient care. He learns to use his other senses to detect what needs doing around the complex.
Just before they remove his bandages, he speaks about his experiences without sight. He mentions the sounds of rain and connections to how steaks sizzle. His heightened awareness of scents assist with diagnosis. He says, "I've never spent a more conscious day in my life."
A friend's letter today shares, "I can't get over how bliss can intrude even on a gloomy mood." She had immersed herself in a natural setting to chase frustrations away.
I find an opportunity each day to tune into life beyond sight. Delving into sounds and scents of nature helps to bring more texture into my emotional state. If I feel focused on an unsettling thought, it helps to pay attention beyond sight to a calliope of bird song and breathe what the breeze offers.
Creative Write: Spend a conscious day writing without sight. Bring in textures, tastes, sounds and resulting changes in mood.
No comments:
Post a Comment