There was a stammerer boy. While studying he had to bear the humiliations of his class mates. No doubt he would have been saddened by it. However he overcame those humiliations because he was sure of his inner capabilities and potentials. Years passed. One day his retrospection was thus: In my life what I value most is my stutter. Had I not have that disability just like my brothers I would not have gone to Cambridge for studies. I would not have acquired such deep knowledge in French literature. I would not have been able to write such a volume of books. Can you identify this stammerer? The renowned writer Somerset Maugham.
Every person has some sort of shortfalls or disabilities-physical, financial or social. But if somebody ponder over it he/she may miss to realize the wonderful talents in him/her. Had Somerset Maugham regretted always about his stutter he would not have become such a renowned writer. Just like Somerset, Beethoven and Helen Keller too had disabilities. They were not like the majority of common people. They became famous and had made their own imprint in the history of the world. There are a number of unknown heroes around us who, in spite of the disabilities surprise others with their stunning performances- persons who drive vehicles even while their two arms have been lost, those who do paintings. The blinds who beautifully sing.. It underscores the fact that disabilities doesn’t lessen the beauty of your life. Beyond these disabilities always remember that there are wonderful potentials within you. Sometimes we may not realize them because we tend to shrink to our limitations.
Realize your abilities and be courageous to make your life more meaningful and beautiful.
Warm regards
Prof Antoney P Joseph
