This is a continuation of last week's article, "King of the Rocks".
Just like the two children climbing on the rocks by the lake in last week's article, we possess an everlasting innocence to see the world through optimistic spectacles. We appreciate everything. The more we take command of what we are able, the more we'll have fun excuses to appreciate simple things instead of booking doctor appointments.
The more the observations, insights, knowledge, and assertions of the disabled community in general are written or spoken and passed on, the more we can help others with similar maladies. Sometimes you might hear a distance voice by phone or the soul of a person through an internet connection who thanks you for changing their life with a hint that helped you. That usually puts tears in my eyes, and probably always will. Even if you never get feedback from you helpful words, it is the principal that counts. You are taking what WORKS for you and passing it on. It takes your random diagnosis and transforms it into breath of fresh air for a needy stranger somewhere. It is always inspiring just to know you have this power and are using it.
The more we educate society at large as well, in any way possible, the better our world will be; you're making a priceless investment for us all! If you run into callous ignorance, combat it with open-minded education and a caring smile. (This takes practice but it wins hands down over becoming a rage-filled excuse of a person!) The more you do it the better you'll get at it, plus you'll be a positive role model! Exciting, huh?
There are many ways we can make non-verbal statements like "The disabled people of the world are intelligent, capable individuals with keen, perceptive insights into our world." We can say, "We are not only human beings but humans with a special dimension that forced adaptability has ingrained. We can do difficult tasks easily. We fear only what is necessary to preserve our life and safety because we face fear daily." In few words we state, "Our contributions to the world could be spectacular if the discriminatory walls would expand our frontiers while adding our ingenuity, transforming chains into wings."
In summary, whether we're facing boulders with rough-hewn edges, or rocks worn smooth by the shore's tide; we MUST CLIMB! Even facing the daily "pebbles" like insecurities, frustrations and sometimes loneliness, we must sift through the sand to find softer ground!
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