See and look

There is a difference between looking and seeing. I think that seeing is something done with less intent on the part of the viewer. If your eyes are open and you are not blind you will see something-you really dont have a choice. But to look requires intent, energy and focus. When you are looking, you are trying to "see" something specific, not just seeing whatever passes by,buy "seeing" with a purpose is what Ill call it. I see the tree and the gravel when I walk to class, but I'm looking for a woman to call my wife-there is a major difference.