The common disability is the social factor of lack in engagment with the local community. That seems to be a “bond” of understanding or a psychological relation that I share with them. But throughout the years I have learn and imitate to adapt within society. I have always been a spectator of society. I feel that the disabilty for me is, not willing to hear the noise of the crowd, trying to become like one. These characteristics have been a decisive turning point of my life.
I first looked at their facial expressions and hand gestures as they communicate with each other as I started documenting them while they were working. I was surprised at the profound feeling of serenity on how they perceive their work with such calmness and without lack of focus. There is something about it that captivates my imagination, especially while looking at their hands. It was a moment of epiphany, to just look at their hands and imagine that they can talk and communicate, but also function simultaneously. God works in mysterious ways. Without a doubt, face the greatest fears in life and conquer them with love, grace and forgiveness. To serve God, is to serve humanity. As I journey with them, life has unveiled the deeper layers of the purpose of existence.
The mind of society is the disability and not the participants of it. If only we choose love and let go of these negative stigmas of “conservative and traditional” beliefs, I think the world would be a better place.
The world is changing and we should adapt to these changes but also carry our traditional and conservative beliefs that brings unity and discipleship in a society and not perverting them to one’s own narcissistic influences.
Humility is always the key.
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