The way we observe is influenced by our perspective or point of view
toward something. That something can be objects, circumstances, or even life.
Some aspects of our identity like age, sex, or religion can also influence the
way we observe. As Alexandra Horowitz explains in her book “On Looking: ElevenWalks with Experts Eyes” people concentrate in what they want to see or only at
what they are looking for. We block out many things happening in our surroundings,
because we are concentrated looking at only one thing. As Horowitz says right
now you are missing a lot around you simply by reading this entry.
In my case being a twenty year old catholic woman influences the way I
observe situations and life. Being young makes me see the world with joyful eyes,
makes me see opportunity in all of what I encounter in my path, and makes me believe
that I can contribute to my society in many ways because the future is on my
hands. My religion makes me understand that I am not alone in this world, that
I have God always by my side, and that I have to observe the positive part of
every situation, because everything happens for a reason and God has a plan for
me. Being a woman makes me observe with determined and gentle eyes. Determined
because everything I do is to persevere and show many young girls that we can accomplish
what we set as a goal and gentle because being a women comes with a feminine touch
that makes us have the best of both worlds, to be determined and strong, but
gentle at the same time. This gives us a different perspective about life in
comparison with men.
I consider myself being very observer. I don’t talk much when I am on
groups, but I definitely observe everything, and for me that’s a good quality.
Observing people’s movements, glances, facial expressions, and other “insignificant”
things I capture what they are thinking, their humor, personality, and a whole
other things that I know only by observing. Being an observer has make friends
come to me for advice because they know that I have an idea of what they are
going through. I recommend to you to practice observing people and stuff around
you because you will understand much more things.
I find it very interesting how you mix two perspectives, the religious and the feminist. It is the first time i see that happend. In psychology we talk about how the way we understand an object depends on where we stand, such as our perception background, knowledge,etc.
ReplyDeleteObserving the behaviour of people can sometimes tell you more about them than the words they say. I also do the same with people though I'm not quiet.
ReplyDelete"I consider myself being very observer. I don’t talk much when I am on groups, but I definitely observe everything, and for me that’s a good quality."
ReplyDeleteI laughed my heart off with this quote because in class we're always saying you sit so far away and don't socialize with us, still I am the same, when I am not laughing of course, I do observe everything intently and up to detail, sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously. The downside is that I let things pass me by, like things the professors or other students say.