I guess in simple physical terms, we have visual blind spots. This is something we realise when driving, and have to rely on wing mirrors and looking over our shoulder. But in the context the phrase was being used in seminar- there are also blind spots in our external bio radar. The detective sphere around the body seems to have gaps in it, that a sensitive, perceptive, intuitive and calm opponent, can exploit in order to approach a person and remain undetected. The approach has to be intuitive.
I feel that the blind spots in a person's projected radar, can be caused by thoughts. Thoughts jam awareness. Too much internal focus might also jam awareness. Perhaps because the bio radar then points inwards. Injuries to the nervous system or incidents of shock or trauma can also create blind spots. Since nerves connect to spine, if this area is injured, it seems to affect awareness and perception. I notice how Mikhail is able to sense past injuries and their effects on a person very quickly, he then while working with the students, seems to wake up the sleeping areas.
Blind spots can also be caused by fatigue, false sense of security, and monotony. In security posts, guards/ sentrys can get bored, sleepy and even forget what the reason they are their. The dropping of their guard may only be for a few seconds, but I guess certain professionals know how to take advantage of this window of opportunity. Notice how one can get a bit sleepy while drving long hours on the road. Tired drivers can even forget the road in front of them. ( Of course, breathing can wake up the body and state of alertness!)
Emotional feelings can also create blind spots, as they effect the eyes..people feeling sad often look down or away, nervous people seem to look everywhere yet nowhere or they focus at all possible angles then get very tired as mind fatigues, angry people often look for someone to 'lock onto' as if the want to be noticed, usually their focus is on what is close by etc etc. Blind spots caused by psychological state can also be further intensified by intoxication.
I have also heard certain teachers talk about blind spot created by our own inappropriate behaviour. Some spiritual guides even point out that we create blind spots by engaging in sin.
Okay just some ideas, observations on blind spots...but perhaps this topic along with other sensitivity work would make a good tape.
Aran Dharmeratnam - 30/07/2004