Myopia

It's often easy to lose sight of greater reality when focused on details in general, and conflict in particular.

• An individual or group in suffering or turmoil may lose sight of suffering and turmoil in the rest of the world.  They may pull away and isolate from others, or lash out as a means to express their suffering.  Reaching out to others with good will in a time of turmoil, they can be reminded of the goodness in humankind, and in life, that comes from suffering.
• With a particular aim in mind, an organization may seek to attain a goal, not comprehending what repercussions, seen or unseen, may come about by their actions.  The focus on attainment of their specific goal may hinder the values for which the goal was selected.  With a goal of flexibility and evaluation with integrity, adaptable corporate cultures flourish.
• While in a yoga posture, focusing intently on a particular muscle, sensation, movement, or combination of these can deaden awareness of the overall pose, and other goings-on in the body.  It can also mask the contents of the mind, be it straining, frustration, control or other form of self-conflict.  A body-mind can become aware of its entirety, and adapt its position to meet its needs and aims.  This body-mind is adaptable, and can react compassionately to pain, tension or fatigue, as well as fully experience emotional or muscular tension or release.