Seeing Things in Perspective

Was on my way home last night from my dizi lesson. Was actually feeling quite drained physically cos the night prior I was on the phone with a good friend (thanks J :) ) till late. Because I forgot to bring my dizi to work, I had to rush home to grab it before I rushed to lesson. Overall, I was just exhausted. Was taking my own sweet time to walk towards the coffee shop to grab dinner when I bumped into a visually handicapped person. He was going around with his white cane trying to find his way around. I would have passed him by had he not stopped me. I found out that he was trying to go to a bus-stop which was quite a distance away and with his visual problem, he would take forever to get there without any help. So I offered to guide him there. He offered me his umbrella to hold and we started.

The journey seemed forever. And as expected, we drew stares from the people we passed by. For me to walk at such a slow speed was torturing, considering the fact that I was tired and hungry. But along the way, I couldn't help but feel for that man. I suppose that being without the other senses would not have been as bad as not being able to see. For the poor man, suppose that he could not find anyone who would stop by and help, I wonder if he could ever make it on his own to the bus-stop. I also had to wait with him for his bus to arrive, which tragically was not a frequent one. Wanted to ask around to see if anyone was taking the same bus but I did not feel comfortable leaving him on his own so I just stayed. Finally, the bus arrived and I got him on safely, much to my delight. He thanked me and proceeded on. Great! Time to go get my much deserved or rather much needed dinner. Was too drained to feel proud of a good deed done. I fact I was still feeling down sympathetizing with the man.
Thinking back, I can't help but be thankful for all I have. I know I should not have to look at what others do not have in order to thank God for what I do have, but I guess I have to start somewhere. I know I have said this somewhere in my blog before but I suppose it really bears repeating,.....

I thank God for,......
1) 6/6 vision
2) the ability to hear
3) the ability to communicate
4) people in my life whom I can communicate with
5) a roof over my head
6) family members who care for me
7) friends who accept me just as I am
8) colleagues who offer to buy tea for me
9) a computer for me to type this blog
and so much more,......