exactly! it seems to have disappeared and eko and locke were the only ones ever to actually stare into it.. and they are having dreams that tell them where to go could there be a connection?
Well, they are the only two on the island that really have faith in the things that are occuring. There is Rose, but she pretty much keeps what she knows to herself.
But there are other things happening which shouldn't to bring more to light. i.e. Sun getting pregnant.