I once was referred by a friend to a book entitled You Don't Have To Be Blind To See ~Jim Stovall that started a change in my life. That change was realizing that even though I am losing my eyesight, I still can achieve the things I want. If and only if I take action and have belief will I actually acquire it. It's the law of attraction fulfilling it's power. The law of attraction only comes to you with action.
So what can a blind person actually do?
"Nothing" most people say, but that just is not the case. True that we blind people are limited in our abilities, we are not, however, incapable, but rather restricted unfairly. We are restricted by those who feel we are not capable. Restricted only by prejudice. Why do prospective employers, investing capitalists, even friends and family, feel like a person with limited or no eyesight cannot achieve something? Why is it just because it may take a blind person a little bit longer to get from A to B that people set "can't" restrictions on them automatically? Blind people are people, too. God created man equally. That doesn't mean equal in looks, abilities, and mind. If that were the case we would all be like a Tom Cruise or Kelly Carlson, Michael Jordan or an Einstein. What it really means is that EVERY person, grasping the opportunity and proper mindset, could exceed expectations and all that is considered impossible. Obviously, not everyone is given the chance to be someone great. It is, understandably so, only possible with the right attitude, proper vision and also the proper actions to position one's self for achievement
Guess what?
Blind people have an ability to absorb all of those personal growth requirements just as well as anyone else.With those things in place, all can achieve greatness. What I have found in the difference between ordinary people and blind people is that the majority of blind people see more. They have the ability to see what most others don't. To see what others overlook. Most blind people have vision, just like the most successful entrepreneurs, they have the ability to look outside the box and envision what is possible, not impossible. Give the blind person a chance and he/she will take advantage of every opportunity they get to prove themselves. That's the difference I have found with all the blind people I have met. The average person does not grab hold of their opportunities; that's why they are called normal. You have probably heard of the 80/20 rule, but have you heard of the 90/10 rule? I believe the 90/10 rule to be more realistic. Here's how it works with normal people-- 90/10= 90% will not see, 10% will have true vision and succeed. With blind people it's the opposite-- 90/10= 90% will see and grasp what true vision is, 10% won't. It doesn't happen spontaneously. It is learned by acceptance, respect, and understanding of what life's lessons really teach us. Robert Kiyosaki explains the 90/10 rule in his books and teachings. His philosophy of 90/10 doesn't only apply to money, as he tells us, but human success as well. Ninety percent will not focus, ten percent will and that 10% wins in life. The visually impaired people have a knack to be part of that 10% because they are not willing to be normal.
What is the same?
Blind people are like everyone else--human and susceptble to negative thoughts and inferiority. For either the sighted or unsighted, it takes action and proper positive mentality to overcome life's depressions, discover true belief in one's self and find personal success. With vision and action anyone will excel, even the blind. So, the next time you want to underestimate a blind person or any person, remember this quote by Helen Keller:
It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.
Helen Keller
