When you look at a distant object you can feel your eyes adjust as that thing comes into focus. For example, when I look up from my computer and see a tree in the distance. But, what is happening when you stare at the sky or something incredibly far away that you can’t clearly make out? Does your brain know it can’t “focus” on that and relax your eyes? I guess what I’m asking is what triggers that “focusing” reaction and how does your brain tell the difference?
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I stare into the gray. Eyes unfocused, no interest in what crosses in front of me. I see nothing. It’s a meditative state where I have no proper thoughts, just a scattering of images that I do not retain.
I just see the gray.
I am good at unfocusing my eyes. It’s a learned behavior. It helps to relax. It’s how I wait in a waiting room. I go into a meditative state and only come back if someone says my name. I’m still awake, but I’m ignoring all input and thought. I just drift in the gray until my name is called.
I don’t know if that’s helpful, but that’s my experience.
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