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  1. LakshmiKMBhat

    LakshmiKMBhat Gold IL'ite

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    Our son, Aravind, is an Assistant Professor in one of our University Colleges not far from our place. He completed his PhD in English Literature last August. He also teaches German at his college. Those classes are held in the evening from six to eight. He returns home in an autorickshaw. A few nights ago we were surprised to see the driver get out and stand near our son. Words of appreciation literally tumbled out of his mouth. After five minutes he shook hands with Aravind and left smiling broadly at us. We looked questioningly at our son and he started laughing. It seems after Aravind got into the vehicle at his college, the driver asked him hesitatingly, “Please do not feel bad if I ask a question. Can you tell me what problem you have.” Aravind has a vision problem called Retinitis Pigmentosa from birth. Aravind replied, “It is okay about your asking the question. Actually, I have no problem at all. It is just that I cannot see properly.” The driver was so impressed by the confidence and lack of self-pity that he asked Aravind about himself all the way back home.

    Those people who have so much confidence in themselves are lucky. When we have confidence in ourselves others have confidence in us. For Aravind his vision ‘problem’ is not a ‘problem’ at all. He is used to not being able to see ‘normally’. He does not miss it because he never had it. He is doing what he wants to do. He has attended international conferences to present papers in USA and in London. He is enjoying his work. He has his own friends circle and the love and respect of those who come into contact with him. There are ups and downs in life and how we face those ‘downs’ depends on us. Of course, there are circumstances beyond our control and many a time we are helpless. We have to do our best and move on.

    He says he does not understand why people feel that he is doing something special. Everyone is special in their own way. He is what he is and that is the way he has always been.

    “Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” William James, The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

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    Vijaya@17 Silver IL'ite

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    Kudos to your son and appreciation to you both for posting here and making everyone aware and face life boldly. Everyone cannot get everything and we always have to count our blessings and carry on our life in the best possible manner.
     
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    Srama Finest Post Winner

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    Amazing Lakshmi! This here is the truth
    and a good perspective to have. Thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes to your son.
     
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    PushpavalliSrinivasan IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Lakshmi,
    Thanks for sharing and it will be an inspiration and a confidence builder to people who have some physical problem.
    May God shower His choicest blessings upon your son and your family!
    Love,
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    shyamala1234 Platinum IL'ite

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    Dear Lakshmi,
    Hats off to your son and your family in giving him confidence and no self pity or thinking it is a problem. I like the spirit of facing life boldly, positive attitude. That's how it should be.
    Yes, everyone is special and talented in theory own way and unique. Problems.....who doesn't have problems in life. Everyone without exceotions. We do face them and tackle them in our own way.
    My best wishes to your son.
    Syamala
     
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    jayasala42 IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Lakshmi,
    '.His vision problem is no problem at all'.What a confidence.Congrats to the parents who have inculcated so much of confidence in him.Our close relative lost almost 99% of vision in small pox in 1925 when he was a child.He was very good in music.He could see things only at two feet distance.He learnt to see all things within two feet and proceed next two feet.He lost his voice in his thirties but he became the head of the Dept of music in Venkateswara college of music and he is a famous musicologist and he conducts many workshops in music.Now 92, he is hale and hearty ,even now conducting seminars during music season in Madras.
    Wish your son all the best in life.His attitude and perception are very much appreciated.God bless him.
    jayasala 42
     
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    satchitananda IL Hall of Fame

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    Reading about people like your son is a tremendous inspiration, Lakshmi. How many of us can really handle all our 'problems' so cheerfully all the time? A positive attitude is indeed a precious gift which needs to be nurtured and allowed to grow if we need to get on with our lives, come what may.
     
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