THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL

The eyes are often called, with some justification, 'the windows of the soul' as they can send many different non-verbal signals. Looking at people's eyes is a normal part of communication.

When a person looks upwards they are often thinking. In particular they are probably making pictures in their head and thus may well be an indicator of a visual thinker. Looking upwards and to the left can indicate recalling a memory. Looking upwards and the right can indicate imaginative construction of a picture. Looking up may also be a signal of boredom as the person examines the surroundings in search of something more interesting.
Looking down can thus be a signal of submission. It can also indicate that the person is feeling guilty. Looking down and to the left can indicate that they are talking to themselves (look for slight movement of the lips). Looking down and to the right can indicate that they are attending to internal emotions.
Much of our field of vision is in the horizontal plane, so when a person looks sideways, they are either looking away from what is in front of them or looking towards something that has taken their interest.

A quick glance sideways can just be checking the source of a distraction to assess for threat or interest. It can also be done to show irritation ('I didn't appreciate that comment!').

Looking to the left can indicate a person recalling a sound. Looking to the right can indicate that they are imagining the sound. As with visual and other movements, this can be reversed and may need checking against known truth and fabrication.

Eyes moving from side-to-side can indicate shiftiness and lying, as if the person is looking for an escape route in case they are found out.

Lateral movement can also happen when the person is being conspiratorial, as if they are checking that nobody else is listening.

Eyes may also move back and forth sideways (and sometimes up and down) when the person is visualizing a big picture and is literally looking it over.

Looking at something shows an interest in it, whether it is a painting, a table or a person. Looking up and down at a whole person is usually sizing them up, either as a potential threat or as a sexual partner (notice where the gaze lingers). This can be quite insulting and hence indicate a position of presumed dominance, as the person effectively says 'I am more powerful than you, your feelings are unimportant to me and you will submit to my gaze'.

Glancing at something can betray a desire for that thing, for example glancing at the door can indicate a desire to leave. Glancing at a person can indicate a desire to talk with them. It can also indicate a concern for that person's feeling when something is said that might upset them. Glancing may indicate a desire to gaze at something or someone where it is forbidden to look for a prolonged period.



This week's Mixed Media Monday's challenge is "The Eyes Have It" by Bev. Honestly, I am not an expert in drawing of human body and its parts. So I made a collection of the eyes of Philippine celebrities/actors particularly the well-known Kapamilya Stars. They are Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Cuenca, Melissa Ricks, Matt Evans, Claudine Baretto, Diether Ocampo, Judy Ann Santos, Piolo Pascual, Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Kim Chui, Gerald Anderson, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo, Shaina Magdayao, Toni Gonzaga, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, KC Concepcion, John Prats, Maja Slavador, Rica Peralijo, Judi Sta. Maria-Lacson. There are a lot more but I don't have the photo size of their eyes like this set.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!