Into the Dark with Open Eyes

[mixincolors]

The question posed to the blind man, “If you were given sight for ten minutes, how would that make you feel?” I expected the answer to be a man spouting grateful accolades for being rewarded with such a gift but I was surprised to hear him answer, “I would rather not accept such a gift as I know it would just make me angry

Comments

[msanborn]

I don't know what I'd do without eyesight - vision can mean something else entirely of course. awesome exercise.

[mixincolors]

This was truly a remarkable tour. I have often closed my eyes just to imagine but this was total engulfing darkness. It hits you and makes you think.

[msanborn]

it does sound remarkable.

[blackpage]

I try not to take any of my senses for granted. I'm loosing my hearing, and I have (overall) poor eyesight. Some day I think both of them will be diminished, and I'll be left with memories. Memories of those things cherish in both sight and sound.

[mixincolors]

Hey there, long time no hear from. Hope all is well with your crew, is the little one in college yet? *grin*

I am so sorry to read that you are loosing your hearing. I know that has to be difficult. Senses are a precious gift, none of us should ever take them for granted.

Memories, Curtis are what keep most of us alive and moving forward. I will hope for you, many to cherish.

[firesmithsghost]

Even as it fails me, I realize my sight is better than some have, and was at its best, better than most, and at any given time, better than I deserve.

[skyedragon66]

Insightful and well written.

[jehannamama]

What an experience for you! And beautifully said, too. Thank you for sharing this, so much!
I think others should have these sorts of experiences so that they know more of what sensory disabilities are like.