My Octopus Teacher is a beautifully shot documentary about an author who finds himself lost and finds his way back by standing still and being present in the moment. A story where he learns how to train himself to see the things he is looking for.
When I first read the quote above, I didn't fully understand it. To me, looking at something and seeing something was the same. When I started to pay attention to things I was working on, reading and most importantly, feeling, things changed for me.
The above paragraph may not make sense to many people. On a logical and rational basis, we can all understand it. However, to truly be in touch with how you feel, free from the judgement of the outside world, is rare.
When I watched the documentary above, you can sense the author's slight shifts as he documents a year of his life. It becomes apparent in the questions we ask, what we focus on and the feelings we become aware of.
It is looking at something for the thousandth time and finding something new each time. That level of curiosity is not found in people who are merely just looking. There isn't a sense of getting bored. Instead, each day brings with it an excitement of finding something new.
In a world full of distractions where most people are merely looking, the people who take the time and introspection to search for what they are seeking are the ones who truly see things.
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A documentary that captures the story of Craig Foster’s year with a wild octopus. He followed this individual animal for most of her life – something that has seldom been achieved in the wild, let alone underwater.