POSSIBLE HORIZONS

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KAYSOON KHOO

Helen Keller, American author and humanitarian, was born blind, deaf and dumb. As a child she had the good fortune to have for a governess Anne Sullivan, a remarkable young woman who chose to see possibilities instead of limitations.

Using the sense of touch alone, Anne Sullivan taught Helen Keller how to read and write. More than that, she showed her protege how to come to terms with life and make the best of whatever assets the latter possessed. Helen Keller grew up to be an outstanding human being who was a source of inspiration and encouragement to thousands.

Let's now look at ourselves. We may have our own set of handicaps and disadvantages. Life may not have been as kind to some of us as it has been to others. But let's ask ourselves an honest question and try to provide an equally honest answer. Has the going ever been as tough for any of us as it was for Helen Keller?

Let's survey the landscape of our lives. The horizon seems so very far away and we wonder if it can ever be reached. As we ponder, let's recall Helen Keller. She never posed herself that question. She merely plodded on until she reached her destination.