If you can sense it, you can live
it…
What felt like a normal day, gave
us one of the most extra ordinary experiences so far. Who would have thought
that a visit to a crowded mall in the middle of the city has a memorable event
in store for us. What we thought would give us some dark light lunch, gave us
many thoughtful questions to take along.
Food being served in complete
darkness by waiters who themselves cannot see anything. The thrill that is
being experienced when you can’t judge the food by the presentation. The novel
experience of imagining the stuff that has been served to you. The joy of
eating with hands coz one can only get it right if felt. The feeling that the
other senses have become stronger, the lunch table conversation after a very
long time was limited to food as we struggled to have it. As our eyes struggled
we could hear even the minute whispering in the room. The sense of touching a
known hand gave a feeling of comfort and security.
Now, extrapolating the same
situation for a lifetime, there are no thoughts that cross my mind currently.
There is a struggle involved in the basic chores of life for these visually
impaired. There are many things which appear
normal to us, might be one of the toughest jobs for them. This experience of
having a dialogue in the dark, made me understand some unknown facets of life.
Also, there is a hell lot of difference between empathy and sympathy!!
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