World Sight Day - Take steps to improve vision naturally

World Sight Day is held in October. For 2024, the date is October 10. Hallelujah, that's a fine day to celebrate. You see, I have been improving my own vision naturally, and I see much better now than I did years ago.

Yes, people are improving their vision through eye exercises.

One thing that has helped me is to look beyond my clear seeing zone, and then to notice what I do see; and to do that from time to time throughout the day. If you want to give it a try, look ahead and notice what is the most clear item that you can see. Then look a bit beyond that item, or closer to you if you are wanting to adjust your vision the other way. Then just notice what you do see. It doesn't have to be clear. Just notice. Do you see the general outline of something, perhaps space in between the letters or space in between the lines if you are looking at text. Then note in your mind what it is that you see. Part of this re-training of your eyes is also re-training your mind that you do see things.

Another thing I've done is to rotate my eyes around in large circles, first in one direction, and then in the other. Take a look at the photo at the top of the page to get the idea. It's as if you are drawing a big circle with your eyes, going from right to left, and then from left to right.

Eyes need to relax as well as exercise, and not just when one is sleeping. Before doing this exercise however, make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly first. Then rub your cleaned palms together a few times to generate some warmth, and then place your cupped palms over your closed eyes for several seconds or more. There is no pressure to use here, in fact, there should be enough space to blink or open your eyelids if you want. Eyes can appreciate this extra relaxation.

I made a chart that illustrates various exercises that I have done to improve my vision. You can find the chart at my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.com. If you have any questions, you can ask them below.

Eye vision exercises poster, I give thanks for...
by CherylsArt

Here's to seeing better, naturally.

Check out another option for vision exercises using pinhole glasses on this blog: Pinhole Glasses for Improving Vision.

Cheryl Paton

Stones Into Schools - A Positive Step For Peace and Education

I read this inspiring book, Stones Into Schools, by Greg Mortenson. Greg originally wrote Three Cups of Tea, and picked up where his previous book left off.

Mortenson went back to Afghanistan to fulfill a promise - to build a school. People that had one time been considered to be the lowest of the low, wanted a school. They risked their lives to travel through the harshest of winter conditions, on horseback, just to meet this man, Greg Mortenson, and to make a request. Build us a school. They wanted more for their kids than what they had had.

This recollection of events is told from Mortenson's point of view; the book is a tale that keeps you interested, and cheering on for more schools.

The book, Stones Into Schools, is available for purchase on Amazon.

Cheryl Paton