A technique in receptive seeing. We employ a narrow focus for most of our waking lives, tuning out our surroundings. We do this because usually we are lost in our own inner world, and so we take in a narrow focus to keep us from running into objects, people, etc and to keep us safe. With this meditative practice, we train our eyes to take in our entire surroundings. And as with a meditation where we close our eyes, this soft focus walking meditation brings us to the now moment, giving us a momentary break from the all of the thoughts that occupy our minds.