“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” This quote by Hellen Keller aptly conveys her story of resilience and success even when she was faced with adversity several times in her life. She was the living proof to many that any goal is attainable with hard work and dedication. Because of this, when I read her words, I cannot help but think of the people in this world who let the resources and opportunities to reach success pass them by.
Many of us have two working eyes, but these are of no use if we do not know how to dream. To dream is to set goals and have a clear vision of how to reach them. Whether their purpose is to enrich us academically, financially, or professionally, we should dare to envision ourselves pushing and reaching new heights that others would deem impossible. Those who are skeptical of our ability to fulfill our dreams may have their own sight clouded by fear. This fear hinders their possibilities to envision what lies ahead of them by depriving them from having dreams and believing in them.
A vision is born when we begin to look at the world for what it could be rather than for what it is. Once we adopt this perspective, we are given the opportunity to open doors that lead us to new and unknown limits. This can present itself in the simple act of listening to someone who holds different views from ours, inviting us to see and understand the world through the eyes of this person. Although we may become discouraged by our shortcomings, we must always keep our goal in sight. Only then will we be able to broaden our perspective and fully envision our dreams.
