The Spiritual Vision of the Visually Impaired

Freedom is a dream especially yearned for by those like me, who are visually impaired. For example, I don’t recall ever going somewhere on my own. As a child, I held my mother’s arm, and after leaving home, I held the arms of friends or colleagues. After getting married, I held my wife’s arm, and nowadays, with my children being about my height, I sometimes hold their arms. The only time I walk alone is on my daily commute during the week.

Mature societies prioritize the vulnerable. Braille on bidets, signal buttons on traffic lights, textured floor indicators in subways, ramps beside stairs—these thoughtful considerations create an inclusive society. Meanwhile, visually impaired individuals possess a ‘third eye.’ They see a world invisible to the naked eye. Their insight is sharper than physical sight, allowing them to perceive the essence of the world more clearly.