Ask Dr. Barre

[Renata]

Hi Barre,

Do you have any thoughts on this upcoming solar eclipse (April 8)? I know nothing on this topic but it seems very significant on many levels. I’m curious your thoughts on actually looking at it, either with the naked eye, or with those eclipse glasses? They say the glasses are safe but when they say go left, going right is usually the correct way to go. I have a young child who is with her other parent that day and I want to make sure if there is any kind of risk or danger that I make it known. They’ve cancelled school that day due to the danger of the eclipse.
Thanks in advance!

Discussion

[Jena]

cannot wait to hear what Dr. B says about this!

[barre]

I’d have no worry about watching with the specialized glasses. Looking with naked eyes into the sun is very healthful to both eyes and general health, but … it must be done in baby steps over a substantial amount of time. Sun gazing is a recognized practice in eastern cultures since antiquity for the elevation of Spirit & Body.

Here is the protocol:

1) At either sunrise or sunset gaze into the sun for 30 seconds;

2) on each successive day add 30 seconds;

3) when 44 straight minutes is achieved you will not in the slightest feel any strain on the eyes, and your eyesight & well-being will be noticably enhanced.

First morning sun is more nutritive, while end of day sun will have a more potent effect on Pineal & Spiritual development. It is a commitment to reach the full 44 minutes by never missing a day, but well worth the effort. I began wearing glasses in high school for baseball and became dependent on them through middle age. Since beginning sun gazing in my 50s I no longer need glasses with better vision now in mid 70s than when I was a teen.

I no longer need to be careful about time of day or otherwise, and have no difficulty sun gazing at high noon or any other time, but don’t try this until you build up safely.

For those just desiring to watch the eclipse, just wear the glasses and enjoy the show, but, of course, do your own research and decide what feels righ to you. With children you will be extra cautious, and limit glass-protected eyes for short intervals only. The Public Fool System will, of course, parrot every fear myth imaginable.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by  barre.

[Elin]

wow I’ve been doing enough sungazing that I could look at the sun for a few seconds and see the partial eclipse! About 20-30% of a shape on it here in central CA! That was fun.

[Jena]

Thanks Dr, B……that is awesome info I will now do as I understand better the benefits of slowly increasing sun gazing!

[Renata]

Thanks Dr. Barre– this sets my mind at ease a little more.

(sorry for the late reply, somehow I missed the responses)

[Gisele]

Hi Renata, thought i would share the post i posted in AV telegram in response to a similar question like you

here is the handout we got with the free glasses provided by U of T Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & astrophysics at the GTA public libraries.

i personally have not done the steps to sun gaze gradually and increasing each day over a period of time. its something on my to do. Barre has talked about it in this telegram chat in the past.

I will be enjoying the show with the glasses etc. just sharing to show that its not all fear out there.

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