Image via Wikipedia Most life experiences are like that as well. Unless we are able to see a circumstance clearly, it often tends to be perceived by the other ways we can view it and often the other ways distort what really is there. We might view it from the eyes of our spouse or a friend or through the well meaning spectacles of a church or a support group but no matter how we view it, unless we are able to truly view a circumstance through our naked eye and really see it for what it is, we may easily have a view that might affect the our best response.I know people who failed to heed what their gut was encouraging them to do because they chose to see a circumstance from someone else's eyes rather than with their own vision. Other people may love us and believe they know what is best for us but unless we can truly "see for ourselves" we might be in for a surprise and the "thing" that seemed so far away may descend on us without us even being aware it has moved into our path.This often happens when we try to make our choices to please other people with little regard about whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves.
A year ago, Jeremy Sicile-Kira gave a speech at his high school graduation. This would have really not been such a big deal however, Jeremy has autism and is non-verbal and had he seen his autism like many other instead of with his own eyes, he might have been discouraged before he even started to live his life with typical dreams his peers might have. Nick Vujcic was born without limbs. Today he is a motivational speaker whose mission is to inspire individuals to achieve their dreams. Jean Dominique Bauby told the story of being trapped in "locked in syndrome" but because he was unable to move any part of his body except for blinking his left eye, he "wrote" the entire memoir blinking words to a therapist letter by letter who transcribed them into his story.
Image by audreyjm529 via FlickrLife is full of surprises and no one can predict what will be around the corner. You most certainly need to use your mirror but also be cautious and careful with what you see. Don't let someone else decide what is in your best interest. Don't give up your dreams because you viewed them through another's lens and were told they would never be possible. We cannot predict everything that will happen nor can we plan for everything in such a way that it will turn out perfectly. There will always be objects in our mirrors that we must pay attention to and look out for and even when we do, sometimes they will still become obstacles we never expected or anticipated, but we should remember the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the plans God puts in place for our lives before we resign ourselves to a stereotypical acceptance of "all that there is". You must be aware of the object in the mirror but never let another steer you in a direction because of it. Keep your hands on the wheel and make your adjustments based on your own ability to discern and deal with what you see.Do you know someone who overcame the odds despite others telling them they were unable to beat them?
Have you given up a dream or goal because you let someone else steer you differently than you intended to go?
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