tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post4507890557146236580..comments2024-03-04T09:28:15.253+05:30Comments on Do I write?: Handicapped..who?~nmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483363042572158612noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-86277842280534388332009-02-04T01:45:00.000+05:302009-02-04T01:45:00.000+05:30whenever i see a handicapped person struggling at ...whenever i see a handicapped person struggling at opening / entering doors or other such things i run up and help them. earlier i also gave them a broad smile which i realized lateron was disliked by some because of me treating them extra-specially. interestingly many handicap adult people didn't like that extra attention coming their way on account of their handicap... <BR/><BR/>now i still run up and open doors but with only a nod and look in their eyes as if he/she is as able as i am. <BR/><BR/>i agree - our mind is our real life force and our body is just a contraption... a physical device at the disposal of our mind to attain its objectives! try putting it that way for him and i am sure he will see through this logic!MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921587956839376240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-1158066116744567292009-02-03T17:16:00.000+05:302009-02-03T17:16:00.000+05:30Once some time back, Sonny boy saw a legless man w...Once some time back, Sonny boy saw a legless man who was moving about on those platforms with wheels, and he was so taken with the sight, he wanted to zip along like that too......<BR/>and then I explained to him that the poor man was not having fun, he was finding it difficult, but I don't think I managed to convince him.. <BR/><BR/>Seeing the kids' fresh innocent approach to such things, makes us count our blessings all the more for all those things we otherwise take for granted, doesn't it?Just Like Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156108159461377932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-52577289897127909452009-02-02T19:21:00.000+05:302009-02-02T19:21:00.000+05:30YOu know what, I had a similar experience a few da...YOu know what, I had a similar experience a few days back when a beggar with only one arm came to our car window. I think I'll post about it rather than make this a mini post.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145728591714940261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-81600657705318502742009-02-02T15:37:00.000+05:302009-02-02T15:37:00.000+05:30well, actually it should be easier for us with atl...well, actually it should be easier for us with atleast the physical bit taken care of!<BR/><BR/>but then we tend to indulge in petty mindgames, while those who are differently ables focus all their energies on being positive and doing their best!<BR/><BR/>cheers!Mama - Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330103540647472728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-69190395760868754252009-02-02T15:18:00.000+05:302009-02-02T15:18:00.000+05:30so totally agree with ur definitoin of being healt...so totally agree with ur definitoin of being healthy .... it's a feeling innit .... a state where everything around you seems good ... laughing is not a chore but a part of who u are ... being happy ... and healthy. hmm. thoughtful post as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-79232677129763236722009-02-01T21:39:00.000+05:302009-02-01T21:39:00.000+05:30Even now I ask questions about religious stuffs wh...Even now I ask questions about religious stuffs which they ask me to follow.. why this, why that.. <BR/><BR/>My mom gets annoyed the same way :)))Manahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351655685654941291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-14329894049549483792009-02-01T12:55:00.000+05:302009-02-01T12:55:00.000+05:30I am glad that you are having such conversations w...I am glad that you are having such conversations with him ! <BR/><BR/>And what a profound observation that was. That what was inside the heart, mind and soul mattered as much. If not more...! That is the essence !<BR/><BR/>Lovely !Kavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426040093753611098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-34889269953410086512009-01-31T07:56:00.000+05:302009-01-31T07:56:00.000+05:30Such an inspiring story ~NM. I feel that it would ...Such an inspiring story ~NM. I feel that it would be more difficult situation to explain to kids if we see a handicapped person begging on the streets. This story about Jessica Cox has a positive spin and is so inspiring. I was reading your vacation posts as well. Glad that you all had a wonderful time.mnammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344689534760708942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-24941876593171734942009-01-30T17:02:00.000+05:302009-01-30T17:02:00.000+05:30I agree that just having our organs in place doesn...I agree that just having our organs in place doesn't necessarily make us whole, nevertheless we should be thankful for a functional body even if we are handicapped in other ways.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279878087585603554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-28727680794035351012009-01-30T16:06:00.000+05:302009-01-30T16:06:00.000+05:30I believe the correct Term is “Differently Abled”…...I believe the correct Term is “Differently Abled”……<BR/><BR/>Anyways this incident reaffirms my belief that the Children are like sponges gathering all knowledge around them and have the capacity to access the Simplicity of the Situation with an objective opinion……Upkaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907050477461398857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-37938575070713160002009-01-30T15:12:00.000+05:302009-01-30T15:12:00.000+05:30an amazing video too. I think I#ll show it to Rish...an amazing video too. I think I#ll show it to RishabPGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509732589537039753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994682204786093434.post-14085651124683129652009-01-30T15:08:00.000+05:302009-01-30T15:08:00.000+05:30It surely is a difficult topic when it comes to ex...It surely is a difficult topic when it comes to explaining it to kids.PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509732589537039753noreply@blogger.com