Am I not specially abled?! (22^nd June 2009)

Saw a very young girl, today morning, while having my breakfast. I realized that I was looking at that special human being while standing in front of the window, having my morning feed. Since then, am thinking to myself, “Why is that some are so less fortunate?” In spite of having all in place, am I not specially abled? Yes am talking about the mental illness that all we carry with us.

With all the odds, the girl looked so happy and innocent. Those really made me think “why is that am crippled?” The effort put in by the kid, while walking, dragging both the legs, trying to cross the road, walking away, while I keep watching this through my window, her father holding her by one hand, with all the indifference. The mother, joined along the other side of her, just before they are about to cross the road and held the young by the other arm.

I was very surprised by the effort with “never say die attitude”, the kid crossing the road with unsteady and irregular walk pattern and that was the moment made me feel lost. Yes I know that they do not need sympathy but the affection and encouragement. What about us, the so called “normal human beings” wicked at heart with all the ailment? What do we need?

Is there anyone who is normal with both physical and mental aspects…...I wanted to meet this kid, spend time and feel contended of bringing at least few moments of cheers in her life, in turn, help myself in indulging myself in something which would make me forget that am specially abled. Keeps haunting me WHY and fail to find an answer…..how I wish this world had only physically and mentally hale and healthy people.