[Faith-talk] Blindness in wise terms.

[Andrew via Faith-talk]

I have not had any  luck with the cnib i have contacted them and have no luck.

On 5/20/14, justin williams via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Well said sir; Well said.
>
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> Mostafa
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12:20 PM
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> Subject: [Faith-talk] Blindness in wise terms.
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>
> Dearfriend Andrew, peace be with you.
>
> This is Mostafa your friend from Egypt.
>
> I just read your post on the faith talk list.
>
> I understood that you are a bit disappointed and I hope that my words will
> inshallah make you feel a bit better.
>
> First and foremost, let me courteously disagree with you.
>
> Blindness is not a state of penalty or retribution.
> Allah glory be to Him does not punish people with being blind, deaf or
> handicapped.
>
> Would you please excuse my expressions, but this is a quite negative
> stereotype.
>
> Blindness is not a disability, but a living condition.
>
> I am sharing my word of advice with you, with the faith talk list, and with
> everyone of my blind and sighted friends.
>
> I just have undisclosed them for privacy.
>
> So listen Andrew, and so all who receive this message near and far.
>
> There are many prejudicial thoughts about blind people.
>
> Some of them are incorrectly assumed by the mass opinion, whilst many
> others
> are actually promoted and escalated by blind people themselves.
>
> I want to specifically focus on the latter.
>
> I believe we need to remind ourselves about the proper sphere  of
> blindness.
> Sightless eyes are not the sign of thoughtless minds.
>
> I have been living as a blind person since birth.
>
> I have faith in my intellectual factors and what I can do.
>
> Some people though are not very convinced of that.
>
>    Well, who cares?
>
> I believe you mentioned you live in Canada.
>
> As I understand, Canada is a very good place for blind people.
>
> Well at least, it is much better than here in Egypt.
>
> I believe you just need to contact one of the  chapters of the Canadian
> federation of the blind  where you live or the CNIB, and they will
> certainly
> be glad and competent to support you with providing positive advocacy and
> encouraging motivation.
>
> This was my first point.
>
> My second point is that you should and could cope with your state of
> tediousness by engaging into beneficial and interesting activities.
>
> Such as computer and adaptive technology, sport related activities, reading
> clubs, mobility training, practicing a hobby you like, playing music, or
> anything that makes you feel better, and it helps you gaining more
> confidence about yourself as a blind person.
>
> My third point, do not post your complaint in public environments.
>
> If you do not have intimate mates that you can talk to, then I suggest that
> you may seek for the assistance of social counciling or religious ministry
> that is affiliated to the faith you belong to.
>
> My fourth point, have a goal to work for in your life.
>
> Trust me Andrew and so anyone who reads this, life without a goal is a body
> without a soul.
>
> You will feel quite different about yourself if you have a life dream to
> achieve.
>
> It is hard changing yourself, but absolutely it is not impossible.
>
> The skeptic attitude  should not have an impact on you.
>
> Do not be indulged with the fear of failure, but you should rather replace
> that with the hope of success.
>
> Represent an idea, a possibility.
>
> Challenge the circumstances and prevent them from determining your destiny.
>
> Get all discouragers out of your life, redefine your values, and have a
> vision.
>
> Turn on a candle rather than cursing the dark.
>
> Finally, I have included in the list of my undisclosed recipients two
> respectful blind friends who live in Canada.
>
> They can contact you for additional help.
>
> I am really sorry, I wish I could have done more than that.
>
> Thank you Andrew, and peace be with you.
>
>
>
>
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