Hidden Handicaps.. Empathy Looks Deeper Into ..Judgement Free Zone

 Beneath the angelic smile lies the pain of the unnamed, deep eyes that manages to hold tears at bay.. a smile shares a little quiver. Love & perception moves closer to buffer the chill  that fills  the gap between friend and fear standing in strength to bring comfort alongside courage. 
We really do not walk in another ones shoes, our own certainly filled with enough challenge .. but how do we relate with others? Do we do with kindness or arrogance? It is time to stop and reflect on a grateful heart for the gifts and abilities we have been given. We are surrounded by many who struggle physically, mentally, emotionally, what atmosphere surrounds the space we occupy?  Do we care enough to realize others may have a journey so completely different? As we navigate each day, do we give off a caring & kind vibe? Or one of impatience, critical, superior, ego, chaos, or peaceful, with smiles to share? Our body may be very healthy or we may experience our own set of hurdles to overcome. I realize all walks will never be the same, each & every day is an opportunity to breathe in a grateful spirit, we never know what those eyes near us are reflecting without our knowledge. 
We may observe Hidden Handicaps all around us, a few may include..

• The foot that catches off balance
• The extra heart palpitations on a simple flight of stairs
• The parking lot stroll that causes one to become out of breath
• Concentration challenged by headaches
• Random pain in every muscle & joint in daily life simple things 
• Unsteady by others movements  ..unexpected...
• Unnerved by body functions unresponsive & challenged 
• Eyes uncertain by depth, perception, over stimulated

I choose to BE Grateful for any & all body parts that works well or hopeful towards healing of the parts  despite what may have been lost, Life is Forward!  I will recognize how I am Blessed Beyond Measure , surrounded by continuous Moment Miracles.

For some this is so intimate & real.. My personal prayer  toward believing  Jesus, Gods Son, one who heals the sick, lame & more.  I reach out to find & touch the hem of your garment (Matthew 9:20,21)  moving forward, still, down low, unnoticed, hopeful despite helpless at times, yet the will to survive, definitely in weakness..  but prayerfully calling out for Your Joy, Your Strength, Your Power, your Light & your Healing power to surround my heart and those around.

How do we respond, to see, to watch, to walk, what role do I play?