Monday, September 28, 2009

The Freedom in Sight Restriction

Ironically enough, the blind tour made me see life through the eyes of a child. Everything in the world seems so new when it's all pitch black. I never realized how cold door handles are, how smooth tile can be, or even how empty some hallways are. I've always been familiar with the Community Center, but all the little details I felt without seeing made some parts feel completely foreign. That scared me a little. Knowing that a place you've visited hundreds of times in your life can become so unfamiliar in a matter of moments is unsettling. Almost as unsettling of being completely guided around the pitch black nothingness by someone your unfamiliar with as well. Megan is so funny and nice, but having your safety in the hands of some one you've said maybe two words to in your life brings up issues. Trust issues to be exact. I've never been the kind of girl that spills out her life story to someone she just met on the grocery line. What helped me cope was being able to lead Megan first. Although I've never been particularly close to Megan, I didn't want her in harms way when she was in my care. Once I was blindfolded I had a feeling Megan would do the same for me. I still was unsure of following her lead at times because I was just so certain there was a staircase there. But after I would take the plunge I'd realize I was completely safe. Then there was freedom in being able to trust, freedom in seeing (or not seeing) the world, and freedom in walking around in nothingness.

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