May 14, 2025 2 min read

24. The Deeper Meaning of Closing Your Eyes in Meditation

Your eyes serve to perceive the external, material world, but when you close them, you begin to attune to the frequencies behind that illusion

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When you think of meditation, the image that likely comes to mind is someone sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed. But have you ever considered the deeper significance of closing your eyes during meditation?

For many, it's simply assumed that closing the eyes helps block out external distractions, allowing for greater focus. While this is true, there's a much more profound purpose behind this act.

Connecting with the Higher Self

In Lesson 2, What is the Higher Self?, I explain that you are, at your core, the higher self. This is the version of you that can both explore the mind and inhabit the body. The sooner you recognise yourself as a ‘fragment of the creator’, the more naturally and effortlessly your meditation practice will unfold.

Closing your eyes is more than a physical gesture—it's an act of surrendering awareness to that higher version of yourself. It’s a symbolic shift from ‘out-sight’ to insight. Your eyes serve to perceive the external, material world, but when you close them, you begin to attune to the frequencies behind that illusion—the energies that shape the reality we experience.

In this way, closing your eyes signals a movement into a higher plane of awareness. You allow yourself to feel, rather than merely observe, and to understand the forces that underpin what we perceive as physical existence.

To close your eyes in meditation is to step inside your inner sanctuary—to leave the noise of the outer world behind and explore the vastness within. This is why it’s such a valuable practice: to let the world be, as you journey into the realms of your own consciousness.

Locking into your meditation

Closing your eyes is only the first step. The next is what I call locking into your meditation—an inner gesture of subtlety and intent. This involves gently rolling your eyes upwards, towards the centre of your mind. At first, this may feel like a ritualistic movement—a quiet nod to the trance-like or transcendental state you're entering.

However, locking in is more than a physical action; it’s a signal to your mind. It tells your inner world that the creation being presented—your thoughts, visions, or sensations—is significant enough to warrant your full attention. It’s a conscious decision to detach from the external and become fully immersed in the internal.

Which brings us back to a core principle of effective meditation: if what you encounter within doesn’t serve or enlighten you, return to the breath. Repeat this process until your mind becomes conditioned to serve you better—offering insights and imagery worth your focus.

Next week, we'll dive into the significance of Yoga practice in relation to meditation.

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Please note: Esoteric concepts are not meant to be taken literally or as absolute truths. However, they can provide valuable perspectives and context, helping our limited human minds grasp complex ideas.