EYE-RIS (pronounced like Iris)

Energy Yields Everything through Resonant Integration of Spirit

This name is also a reference to the iris of the eye, which is intimately connected with our sense of sight and the ability to perceive light as it reflects off of objects in the world around us. The iris consists of colored fibers that give each person’s eyes their unique beauty, and it controls how much light can enter the eye through the pupil. Ancient teachings say, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” Some claim that the iris of the eye gives a map of the individual; its unique patterns and colors reveal the inner workings of a person - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is through the iris of the eye that the light of spirit may also enter in to reawaken our perceptions of this world.

 

Due to its many colors, the iris of the eye earned its name from the Greek word for "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris (Ἴρις) is a Goddess who personifies the rainbow and is a messenger of the gods. Uniting Heaven and Earth, sky and sea, her rainbows create bridges that link humanity with the realms of the gods. When delivering messages to humans, Iris travels on the rainbow at the speed of the wind. As a messenger of the gods, she is also connected with Hermes, the god of Wisdom, Language, and Science. Like Hermes, she has golden wings and carries a caduceus or winged staff of wisdom. The Iris flower also received its name from this goddess because it reflects the many colors of her rainbow.

 

Science and Spirituality are like the Right and Left Eyes of the human mind that greatly influence our collective perception. While we can see the world through just one eye, doing so limits our view and ability to fully grasp our environment and how we must respond to it. Seeing through two eyes, on the other hand, has several advantages, which is why Nature has given most species on this planet two eyes with which to view the world. By seeing through two eyes we have:

• A broader field of view

• Precise depth perception

• The ability to detect subtleties

• A backup whereby we can rely on just one eye if the other’s vision has become blurred or distorted

If we truly wish to peer into the depths of knowledge about our Universe and how it works, then we must see things from BOTH the Spiritual AND the Scientific perspectives. Depth perception results from each eye viewing an object from different positions or perspectives. When eyes are on the same side of the face and can move in sync or focus on the same object, depth perception is enhanced. Precise depth perception is lacking when we see things only through one eye or when the eyes are on opposite sides of the head.

In addition to seeing deeper into the world, when two eyes are viewing the same thing in cooperation, it allows us to detect more subtle details and objects that might otherwise evade our sight. Not only is there the statistical advantage of having two detectors for the light reflecting from the world, but there is also a summation or facilitation of the two independent images that occurs within the mind. In other words, there is a synergy between the two views that leads to a single image with a greater level of activity than the sum of the two independent views from each eye.

So, while we can get by with just one perspective or vision from one eye, ultimately we are impaired unless we can bring the vision of both eyes back to full function and cooperation. Fusion of the images from two eyes leads to a whole image that is easy to understand and interpret. In the same way, by uniting the perspectives from Science and Spirituality about our universe, we will discover a synergy that will bring us to a greater sense of the whole, as well as a deeper level of understanding and meaning.

The famous physicist and mathematician of our day, Freeman Dyson, well known for his work in quantum field theory, solid-state physics, and nuclear engineering, puts it this way:

“Science and religion are two windows that people look through, trying to understand the big universe outside, trying to understand why we are here. The two windows give different views, but they look out at the same universe. Both views are one-sided, neither is complete. Both leave out essential features of the real world. And both are worthy of respect."