Hindsight is 2020: The Ultimate Optical Illusionby Fran BriggsHindsight is 20/20.Not!For decades we've been conditioned to reflect upon the repercussions of catastrophic life experiences and lament, "If I only would have ... Hindsight, is 20/20."You may be aware that the term, "20/20" is an acuity index used to express the clarity or sharpness of "normal vision" - relatively speaking. This means, if you have "20/20 vision," from 20 feet away, you see what most people can see from 20 feet away. But here's the thing, the results we receive after we read the letters on the Snellen Eye Chart only measure what we see from 20 feet away at the time of the examination. Likewise, a real time, life experience can only measure what we can see during the time of actual experience.We typically experience what is commonly referred to as "hindsight" when we step back and separate ourselves from a 'lesson-learned.' Hindsight is the process of deriving meaning from what we have seen. It's an examination of the 'lesson learned' which allows us to reflect and clearly see our past. Then, with depth and perception, it autonomously leads us to processing our "now." When these two pictures are fused together, we gain optimal focus and extraordinary clarity. It allows us to shed light on a decade-old event with pristine, peripheral vision. Hindsight let's us start from the beginning, middle or end. From here, we can go fast or slow; up or down, forward or backwards. We can even pause or use a high power lens to zoom in and inspect. Hindsight rocks! It allows us to see clearly even from the 'great distance' of years! That's not "normal" vision; therefore, hindsight couldn't possibly be 20/20. You may be wondering, "Well, if hindsight isn't 20/20, then, what is it?" In truth, hindsight is at least, 40/20. Remember, 20/20 vision is what is recognized as "normal vision." From 20 feet away, you see what most people see from 20 feet away. Hindsight is closer to 40/20, which is exceptional vision. This means that from 40 feet away, you see what the rest of us can only see from 20 feet away. 40/20 hindsight vision indicates that when you step back from a life experience, your perception is amazingly sharper and loaded with much more detail so you can learn the life lesson. It was impossible to do this when you were closer and actually living the experience in real time.It's hard to imagine anything more important than learning from life's lessons. And, as you can see, it's so unsophisticated, it's misunderstood. My hope is that with the insight contained in "Hindsight is 20/20: The Ultimate Optical Illusion," you're actually looking forward to your next examination.© 2007 - 2008 by http://franbriggs.comPermission to republish is granted provided copyright is included