There is something about the eyes that can speak volumes with one glance; in a millisecond, thousands of expressions and feelings can be communicated. Best friends usually use the eye contact to convey messages around people whom they do not want to include in their conversation. Enemies reflect their next move in their eyes, passing the message on unwillingly. But the most amazing one is with strangers.
Making eye contact with strangers is an incomparable experience. If you look out the window of your car and look into the eyes of a passing pedestrian or another passenger in the vehicle next to you, it is with much daring. It requires confidence, boldness and unwavering firmness. Just one glance can tell you so much about the person, and vice versa, tell them about you. It is something intimate; personal and delicate, like the web of a spider, so fragile and translucent.
I observed that usually people look away if a stranger makes eye contact with them. They are caught unawares. On some days, when I feel positive and refreshed, I try to make eye contact with people passing me by. It helps me gain insight into their lives, although only for a nano second. It might seem a bit far-fetched to you, but I assure you that if you try it some time, you will not under estimate it anymore.
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