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Sun, 02 March 2008 20:23

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Jare gelede het 3D prente vir 'n tyd groot aanhang geniet.
My vrou en ek het dit geniet en ek kan onthou dat ons dit opgegaar
het. Daardie prente wat jy moet leer om te sien, omdat jy moet leer
hoe om daarna te kyk, en dan verstom is oor wat jy in die eerste plek
nie raak gesien het nie, maar nou raaksien omdat jy bereid is om verby
die oppervlak te kyk. Ek het selfs op 'n tyd stereogramme op rekenaar
gebou, want dit het my gefassineer.
En omdat ons geweet het hoe om 3D raak te sien, het ons somtyds
3D effek gesien waar dit nie verwag was nie. Maar ons was ingestel
om dit raak te sien en het dit juis daarom raakgesien selfs sonder om
daarvoor te soek.

What is a stereogram?
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A stereogram is a two-dimensional, computer-generated, graphic image
that has a 3-D image hidden in it. A stereogram is sometimes called a
"Magic Eye Picture."

This hidden image can only be seen when viewed from the proper
perspective. A stereogram has two levels of reality. There is the
surface level which often appears chaotic and disorganized with its
variety of colors and patterns. There is also the deeper and hidden
level of reality, the hidden image, that contains the real meaning of
the stereogram.

The Parable of the Stereogram
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The last thing fish would ever discover is water. Fish live, move, and
have their being in water, but it is invisible to them. What is the
last thing that human beings are likely to discover? It is that they
are surrounded by and live in the Kingdom of God. Whatever surrounds
us becomes ordinary and common place. Eventually, it is no longer
recognized for what it is. We live in the extraordinary but do not
know it. We live in the Kingdom but do not experience it.

The Kingdom of God is a quality of life. It is a way of living in the
world. It has been described as the present participation in a future
possibility. It is a paradox. The Kingdom is both present and coming.

All spiritual traditions try to awaken us from illusion to the reality
in which we live. These traditions try to help us see the ÂunseenÂ
which is the really real.

Jesus of Nazareth came preaching the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed the
inauguration of the Kingdom of God and told us that it is like a
mustard seed that grows, yeast which spreads, and a treasure hidden in
a field. The Kingdom is not something easily observed. It exists both
within us and among us. The Kingdom is a private reality that must be
given expression in relationship with others. We must love God, love
ourselves, and love our neighbor. Loving our neighbor even means to
love our enemy. We are actually surrounded by this reality, which
exists as a potential for us, but we must be awakened to it. It is a
quality of living that is always available.

Jesus used parables to help us understand what the Kingdom is like. A
modern parable is that the Kingdom of God is like a stereogram. A
stereogram is a two-dimensional, computer-generated, graphic image
that has another 3-D image embedded in it. On initial viewing the 3-D
image is not seen. It is hidden. It is not obvious but is present. The
image can be seen only when viewed from the proper perspective. The
task is made difficult if you try too hard. You must use a special
non-focused attention. You almost have to look beyond the present
reality to see the hidden one. When the hidden image is discovered,
the surprise is that it was there all the time. If you look away to
tell a friend, when you look back it will be gone and must be found
again. If you have the image in sight and try too hard to see it with
increased clarity, it is often lost. However, only a glimpse is needed
to know that it is real and can be found again. Once you have seen the
image it is difficult to show it to other people. Only general
instructions can be given. Others cannot find the image through your
experience. They cannot look over your shoulder and see what you see.
They can trust your testimony and search for themselves. You can point
the way and invite them to see the Kingdom, but they must do it on
their own.

Once you have experienced the Kingdom of God, even if it is only for a
moment, then you know that it is a reality. We live in it, but our
eyes have to be opened to it. Sometimes the beauty of nature opens our
eyes. Sometimes it might be the love of or for another. Even the
struggle with life crises of suffering and loss can make it visible.
Once found it can be a source of strength that empowers us to love and
accept ourselves and others. Through the hidden reality of the Kingdom
of God we find that we are all bound together in the common experience
of the human condition. We are surrounded by what we need, but only
realize it when we can open ourselves to the extraordinary - the Holy-
that is found in the ordinary moments of life.

So, the Kingdom of God is like a stereogram. Have you seen the Kingdom
of God? Can you share it with others?

The Kingdom Stereogram
http://www.lessons4living.com/kingdom_stereogram.htm

How to view a Stereogram
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A stereogram is a two-dimensional picture that has a 3-D image hidden
in it. The hidden image is not on the surface of the monitor screen.
To find the hidden image you must focus you eyes through the screen.
Pretend that you are looking through the monitor to the distant
background. This causes you to switch from "near point" to "far point"
vision and will allow the hidden image to come into view.

* Put your face close to the screen. Pretend to look through the
monitor.
* Now, very slowly move back from the screen and as you do so the
image will come into view.
* This may take several attempts.
* Please be patient, and you will be rewarded with the hidden
image.

Did you know that viewing a stereogram will reduce eyestrain?
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The Stereogram and Eyestrain
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If you frequently use a computer, then you are forced into
"near point" vision as you look at the monitor screen . When looking
at something that is close to you, the eyes must converge on the
object and be held in this position. This often requires the eye
muscles to keep the same degree of contraction for long periods of
time. The result is eye strain or muscle fatigue which is often
accompanied by headaches.

In order to see the hidden picture in a stereogram, you have to use
"far point" vision. To do this you must relax the muscles around the
eyes as if looking at something in the distance. This relaxation of
the muscles can give relief from eye strain and its accompanying
headaches. Looking at a stereogram for a few moments several times a
day can keep you fresh for work on your computer.

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