Observing

[mar09]

Observe
1. to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
2. to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose.
Observation
1. an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
2. the faculty or habit of observing or noticing.

Are you observant? How do you observe, or do observation? Just wondering.

Ah, i also ask because sometimes i notice some things the children do not, then at times they point out something i did not notice, and say i wasnt being observant. It does happen-).

 

[Willie-T]

"Listening", seems to be missing from that definition.

 

[B1Davanda]

When observing here, one runs the risk of being called a creep
or a lurker, throw your two-cents in, and you're a troll. Lol.
Some of us just can't win.

 

[Ugly]

Observe
1. to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
2. to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose.
Observation
1. an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
2. the faculty or habit of observing or noticing.

Are you observant? How do you observe, or do observation? Just wondering.

Ah, i also ask because sometimes i notice some things the children do not, then at times they point out something i did not notice, and say i wasnt being observant. It does happen-).

I run into similar circumstances. Mostly i consider myself highly observant (at least of certain things). But even those things will have moments where i will entirely miss something and have someone less observant point them out. It really dents the pride.

 

[Magenta]

When observing here, one runs the risk of being called a creep
or a lurker, throw your two-cents in, and you're a troll. Lol.
Some of us just can't win.

That has happened to me, where I was called a troublemaker simply for posting. You supported them.

 

[perlcookwriter]

Observe
1. to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
2. to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose.
Observation
1. an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
2. the faculty or habit of observing or noticing.

Are you observant? How do you observe, or do observation? Just wondering.

Ah, i also ask because sometimes i notice some things the children do not, then at times they point out something i did not notice, and say i wasnt being observant. It does happen-).

Observation, also known as depth-of-perception, is something I strive for. Also something I enjoy, for instance, every time I pass by the front window (about twice a day) I take a moment to look down at the street and watch the people walking to and fro the shops and vehicles. I like to understand them, although I am completely different from them. I like to notice things like, up-rise in gayish characters, or people who look really put together.

I also like to watch, and write. At festivals and everywhere. I sometimes stand back against a pillar or something and journal about what I see. Detached from the universe as a spectator.

 

[perlcookwriter]

When observing here, one runs the risk of being called a creep
or a lurker, throw your two-cents in, and you're a troll. Lol.
Some of us just can't win.

People keep mentioning that. I don't get it. Profiles are there for a reason. People only post what they want you to see, and personally, I like to stay informed in that area. If people were actually lurking, they would need to be looking at posts and profiles as a guest - not signed in. Otherwise there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[B1Davanda]

That has happened to me, where I was called a troublemaker simply for posting. You supported them.

??????HUNH?????? I'm sorry, I'm sure whatever that was must have been a misunderstanding.
Someone called you a troublemaker just for posting?!
That's just crazy kookoo. It's a chat forum.
You're SUPPOSEDta post!

I was just light-heartedly responding to mar09's
observation on ... observation, as a guy, because,
as a guy, observation is often frowned upon.

 

[mar09]

"Listening", seems to be missing from that definition.

Yes, it is. Def'n is from Merriam, and i only chose 2 from about 3-5 definitions of the two words. Now i dont remember seeing 'listening,' but so are touching/feeling, smelling, and tasting which are often part of (scientific) observation-)

 

[mar09]

I run into similar circumstances. Mostly i consider myself highly observant (at least of certain things). But even those things will have moments where i will entirely miss something and have someone less observant point them out. It really dents the pride.

Yes, i thought kind of the same. Sometimes u think u have also explored so many angles of an object, an event, idea or emotion-- but still miss a lot which others see (or hear/taste/feel...).

 

[mar09]

I also like to watch, and write. At festivals and everywhere. I sometimes stand back against a pillar or something and journal about what I see. Detached from the universe as a spectator.

I think that's one trait of an observer... he records when possible, whether in writing, photography, painting or drawing.. I really admire those who can do these, whatever way it is done.

 

[mochi]

Are you observant? How do you observe, or do observation? Just wondering

I think i'm observant BUT only on thing that pick my interest.. otherwise i'll be ignorant
when i'm interest into something i'll look a LOT of detail info (ask, read, watch, write them, etc depend on what the thing that pick my interst ) ~sounds creepy here.. lol
I noticed that i observe different thing with my friends but its ok..

 

[Willie-T]

Yes, it is. Def'n is from Merriam, and i only chose 2 from about 3-5 definitions of the two words. Now i dont remember seeing 'listening,' but so are touching/feeling, smelling, and tasting which are often part of (scientific) observation-)

...... and, somewhat surprisingly to a lot of people, so is "quieting" your inner person and letting a "surrendered" (uncontrolled by personal considerations) heart do much of the observing.

(Although, "observant" really isn't an adequate word to me. I think "Aware" tends to bring into play more of our senses.)

 

[santuzza]

I've been told that I'm highly observant. I tend to notice things most people overlook.

Here's an example. It's gonna date me, but, oh, well...

When I was in High School, I enjoyed watching the TV show Marcus Welby, MD with my mom. One evening we were watching the show, and it always began with a little scene (before the opening credits). In this one scene, there was a guy addressing a group of people when out of the blue, I said to my mom, "That guy's in the Ku Klux Klan." She was like, "How do you know that?!" I had noticed that the flag behind the guy was a 48-star American flag. The Ku Klux Klan doesn't acknowledge that Alaska and Hawaii are part of the US, so I drew my conclusion. Turns out I was right -- and that is what the episode was about.

I've also had people tell me that I should have become a detective because of my powers of observation and my exceedingly logical mind.

Oh, well, we all have different gifts, don't we?!

 

[notmyown]

Ah, i also ask because sometimes i notice some things the children do not, then at times they point out something i did not notice, and say i wasnt being observant. It does happen-).

mar, if it's any consolation, my youngest daughters tell me they're getting me a name tag (like you might get at a conference) that says:

HI. I'm oblivious

i really am not observant of things around me. years ago i frequently ask my 3 year old where the car keys were. she's observant!

i tend to be emotionally observant, if that makes sense? i can walk into a room and take the temperature of what people are feeling right away. i'm sure a psychologist could have a field day with that.

 

[Willie-T]

mar, if it's any consolation, my youngest daughters tell me they're getting me a name tag (like you might get at a conference) that says:

HI. I'm oblivious

i really am not observant of things around me. years ago i frequently ask my 3 year old where the car keys were. she's observant!

i tend to be emotionally observant, if that makes sense? i can walk into a room and take the temperature of what people are feeling right away. i'm sure a psychologist could have a field day with that.

Actually, not really. It probably means your thoughts are not just mainly centered upon yourself. And that is a good thing this world could use more of.

 

[blue_ladybug]

People keep mentioning that. I don't get it. Profiles are there for a reason. People only post what they want you to see, and personally, I like to stay informed in that area. If people were actually lurking, they would need to be looking at posts and profiles as a guest - not signed in. Otherwise there's nothing wrong with it.

Not quite true, Perl. A person does NOT have to be not signed in to lurk. All they have to do is go on a thread, but not post, and just keep refreshing the page to see what others are writing..lol.. People who are not signed in, cannot go through the forums as a guest. I can't anyways.

 

[B1Davanda]

I've been observing some really great posts here, and what's turning into an excellent thread.
Very cool.

I wonder if 'discernment' would be considered a sort of gift of observation, because I'm noticing a sense of heightened awareness among the posters here...

we all seem to be in agreement that there's a greater 'sensitivity' that comes in different 'senses' that maybe others, (especially non-believers) aren't in tune with, or don't have to the same degree, like maybe God knows the importance of us being more observant,
being christians 'in, but not of, the world'.

And I don't mean that to sound arrogant or condescending to anyone else outside, I just mean that in a world where Jesus said there will be persecutions, and that since they hated Him, they'll hate us, it's important to be a little more 'observant' or 'aware' as someone else put so well, ...

and thank you, Jesus, for the 'gift of observation', and your presence and protection, help us to watch in all things, and encourage each other to do the same, in the faith and love of God. Amen.

And thank you, Lord, for our brothers and sisters who pick up the slack when we can't always be at our observant best. {{{ }}}

Very cool thread. Thank you mar09.

 

[oldethennew]

discernment is the KEY to developing Spiritual awareness, which encompasses all of our surroundings
within and without of our peripheral vision..

I believe it starts with our desire to be aware of and as close as we can to Jesus and His ways...
it's like a new awakening to a new world, with our hearts seeking our place in it...
it is truly amazing how we come to grow into His reality of real love and acceptance...
every day is such a gift to be thankful for...

 

[Willie-T]

I think there is so much of the awareness Jesus demonstrated that came strictly from His "man" part, and was not divine revelation..... simply because of His focus upon the wellbeing and needs of others, not Himself. And, I have discovered we can share in much more of that than we usually tend to think we can.

As with many things, I think it's there for us to have and use, but many of us will never even imagine it being remotely possible.

This, BTW, is a book addressing a lot of this.
https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Gran...ETGOTK?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect