When I’m hurt and aching, when I feel like life is tumbling down on me I ask myself “What if I’m born blind?” I wonder how it feels to be visually impaired. Then I feel grateful for my eyes and my life.
I came across the name Joe Monks, a blind film director. Due to diabetes, he lost his eyesight in 2002. He is now visually impaired and yet he did not let that hold him back. He wrote and directed the pyschological thriller The Bunker which garnered him an Achievement in Cinema Award during the 2011 Gasparilla International Film Festival. It is said that he composed a heart stirring speech 10 minutes before he went on stage.
“If one takes away your sight, it does not mean it can take away your vision. When you see a closed door, it does not mean it is locked.” He goes on to say that even if the door is locked, it is our job to pick the lock, take off the hinges, or break the door down. There are no excuses for anyone to not achieve his goal. Being blind is not. Watch.
Are you appreciating what you have in your life now? Or are you making excuses? I am guilty as charged. But then again, let us not feel bad about what we have not done in the past. What matters most is what are we doing starting today to open the door that may seem close to us.
Joe Monks for sure has his moments too. Instead of wallowing on his lost, he moved forward. It’s not what happens to us but what we do about it. He lost his sight but he kept his vision.
Life will throw us lemon many times. Think of turning these lemons into lemonade. It’s bitter sweet and refreshing. Don’t let any circumstances or anybody stand in your way. No matter what happens life goes on for you and me. It’s always our own choice to move forward.
When One Door Closes, Kick It!
