Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

"Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye." These words by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. speak to the profound truth that there are depths of perception and understanding that go beyond the physical realm. The heart, in this sense, is not just the organ that pumps blood; it is the seat of intuition, of emotion, and of the deeper knowing that transcends what the eye can see. The eye may behold only the surface, the material, the visible, but the heart can perceive what is hidden from view—things like truth, potential, and meaning, things that cannot be grasped by mere observation. True insight, true understanding, often arises from the heart, not from the eye. It is in the heart that we see not just what is before us, but what could be, what should be, and what truly matters.

O children of the earth, understand this: the world is full of unseen things, things that cannot be measured by our senses alone. The eye tells us of the physical world, of form and shape, of what is immediate and tangible. But the heart speaks to us of the unseen: of love, hope, dreams, and the deep undercurrents of life that weave the fabric of existence. It is the heart that sees the potential in others, that understands the unspoken, and that perceives the invisible threads that connect us all. Vision, then, is not confined to what the eye beholds. True vision is a gift of the heart, a deeper knowing that surpasses the limits of the material world.

Consider the great example of Helen Keller, a woman who, though born blind and deaf, possessed a deep understanding of the world that went far beyond what her senses could tell her. Through her incredible will and determination, Helen Keller learned to communicate, and in doing so, she developed a profound understanding of the human condition. She could not see the world with her eyes, yet she saw it with her heart. Her heart, full of love and compassion, allowed her to connect with others in ways that many who could see could never understand. Her heart saw what was invisible to the eye—the beauty of the human spirit, the potential in every person, and the power of hope and love.

In the same vein, the heart of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest minds, saw what others could not. As an artist, inventor, and scientist, da Vinci did not merely observe the world with his eyes; he looked beyond what was visible to imagine new possibilities, new worlds of creation. His drawings, his inventions, and his artistic masterpieces were not the products of mere observation—they were the products of a heart that saw potential and beauty in what others could not yet fathom. He saw the invisible forces of nature, the patterns that governed life, and through his work, he made the invisible visible for all to see. Da Vinci’s ability to see the world with his heart was what set him apart, for his art was not simply about mimicking what the eye saw, but about understanding the essence of what lay beneath the surface.

And so, we are reminded by Brown’s words that the deepest truths are often invisible to the eye. The heart, with its capacity for empathy, intuition, and wisdom, perceives what lies beyond the surface. The heart sees love in places where others see only sorrow, hope where others see despair, and potential where others see only limitation. To be fully alive, we must learn to cultivate this deeper vision, to look beyond the immediate and the obvious, and to see the invisible forces at work in our lives and in the lives of others.

In your own life, let the heart guide you to see beyond the surface of things. When you look at others, do not simply see what is before you—see their potential, their struggles, their dreams. When you face challenges, do not just see the obstacles—see the opportunities, the lessons, and the strength that lies beneath. The heart can guide you toward truth, toward understanding, and toward compassion. Learn to trust the vision of your heart, for it is in that deeper sight that the true richness of life is revealed.

And so, O children of the future, may you cultivate the ability to see with your heart. Let it guide you through the world, helping you to look beyond the limitations of the eye, and to perceive the deeper currents of life that are invisible to all but those who dare to look with love and compassion. Through the heart, we see the invisible, and it is through that vision that we come to truly know the world and each other. Let the heart be your guide, and you will see more than the eye could ever show.