The Wiccan Rede: Speak little and listen much
(This is a continuing discussion line by line of the full Wiccan Rede. See the first post in February for the full rede and beginning of the discussion.) Soft of eye, light of touch, speak little; listen much Soft of Eye Soft of eye is exploring perception. It is plumbing our own inner depths, and achieving something more than a static model of looking at the world. All of us are consciously aware, when we focus our vision. Honing our gaze to a fine point, to discern what we are looking for. Such as searching for an item within a puzzle. This type of fine focus, is used during periods of high concentration. It also references a person who is overly critical or judgmental. Such as the metaphors stemming from " long hard gazes" or taking a "hard look". During this type of activity, the eyes tense, the body develops a rigidity, and everything perches upon on edge. Careful someone doesn't tip you over! Soft of eye, on th...