There was a little girl, this girl had nothing good going on in her life, she was poor and homeless and to make things worse she was also born blind.
She sat on a pavement right down the street with a raggedy hat right in front of where she was sitting, she had a sign that said: "I'm blind, please help" there was maybe one or two coins in her hat.
A young man happened to pass by, he noticed the little blind girl and he took a few coins out of his pockets and added them to the ones that were already there. He later took the little girls sign and turned it around and wrote a few words. He put the sign back where it was so everyone who would pass can see the new sign.
And soon the raggedy hat started to fill up more and more with each passer, so many people were giving coins and bills to the little blind girl.
Later in the afternoon, the same man who have changed the sign came back just to see how things have changed because he has changed the sign. The girl recognized him by the sound of the footsteps his shoes made, she asked him, "were you the one who picked up my sign and changed something in it this morning? please sir what did you write?
The man smiled and said: "I only wrote the truth, I said what you have said originally but in a different way. "I wrote, today is such a beautiful day, but I cannot see it."
You see, both of the signs said that the little girl was blind, but the first sign simply said that the girl was blind. But the second sign told the people that they were lucky that they were not blind, and that they can see the beautiful day that they are living in.
Should you be surprised that the second sign was more effective?
The moralistic thing about the story is that,
You should be thankful for what you have and what you got. Be innovative, be creative. Think outside of the box, think differently and positively. when your life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, just fight back by showing life that you have a million reasons to smile!
Face your past without any regret, prepare for your future without any fear, believe in your self and keep the faith and drop the fears.
One of the most beautiful things in the world is to see a person smile, specially those who are in need. And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it!!!
Just think about it... God can be anywhere in the vast universe, and he chose your heart.
This doesn't need any review... or insight. Nothing. This is one story that should be shared to all and as far as it can go. This was a life lesson. A Life lesson that all should keep close to their hearts... Although... most sadly come to forget and not take the time to stop and consider. Nice Story. Really.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Thank you Joanna, Im really glad to know your thoughts about this, I agree with you a 100%
Pe.. read moreThank you Joanna, Im really glad to know your thoughts about this, I agree with you a 100%
People do tend to forget the little ones or the ones than need attention, people now days are too selfish to see the errors around them with no action to be taken.
Mr. Joey Nizz, you are a very wise man. What a great way to look at the world in front of us or even if you are blind the world is still in front of you. This was a wonderful motivating piece it stirs up a feeling of hope. Thank you for this it is truly amazing and God Bless
Thank you :)
Im glad you liked it and yes we are meant to see the world in its beauty even if.. read moreThank you :)
Im glad you liked it and yes we are meant to see the world in its beauty even if someones blind, they can see it in other peoples eyes or experience it with others, life is meant to be lived no matter what are the obstacles that are thrown at us, we only got one, why not live it fully regarding of the obstacles ahead.
Thank you again for your time to read and comment :)
7 Years Ago
Mr. Joey Nizz, obstacles are part of life its never easy even when its easy that's why i am a warrio.. read moreMr. Joey Nizz, obstacles are part of life its never easy even when its easy that's why i am a warrior. I find that most people are blind regardless of eye sight. Everyone is in a hurry to get no where in my city they might not have even seen the girl.. Keep up the good work.
Sheer Terror
7 Years Ago
I agree with you, obstacles are part of life, and we should learn to go pass them to make us better .. read moreI agree with you, obstacles are part of life, and we should learn to go pass them to make us better than what we were before th obstacles, some people just quit when life is too hard, I dont really agree with the quitting method, people should learn a thing or too about chasing thgeir dreams or making a stand for what they believe in or fighting for something that they want, in life, specially nowadays should learn to be warriors to overcome or to achieve or even win.
People should not always be in a hurry, with time things will fall into place, and like they say patience is a virtue, wait and work hard and you'll get what you truly deserve.
Oh wow...such a lovely story. Your words are so positive and they force the readers to change their mindset for the better. So simple yet so powerful. Loved it!
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Thank you Zoe :) I'm glad that you find it lovely and positive, Thank you for reading ^^
oh my goodness! this story is beautiful and it brought so many emotions to me. i adore the person who changed the sign, we need more people like that. this is an amazing story
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Thank you, and yeah we do need more people like that in our lives, before humanity is lost, if its n.. read moreThank you, and yeah we do need more people like that in our lives, before humanity is lost, if its not lost already, but one can change that and give people hope.
Wow! this story brought me smile, Joey....Ido agree with your words that it's so beautiful to see those smile who really need it and it cheers us more when we know that we are the reason behind that smile........'m glad and so happy reading this piece...it infact inspires me...Loved it.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
I am really glad that it made you smile! just reading that it did it made me smile just now!
.. read moreI am really glad that it made you smile! just reading that it did it made me smile just now!
Thank you for liking this and thank you for smiling ^^
To smile and laugh have to be two of the greatest gifts we have. The ability to change someones day for the better is powerful. Optimism and being positive. You're on a roll Joey. Good stuff man:)
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Yes, I agree! they are the greatest gifts to have and to give, a smile can have a lot of power if we.. read moreYes, I agree! they are the greatest gifts to have and to give, a smile can have a lot of power if we use it, and laughter brings joy, to the lonely and the broken.
inspirational tittle and moralistic content... emphasis has been made on the positives of life and that is remarkable joey...thank you so much for sharing this story... i really loved it :)
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
You are always welcome! Im really glad you liked it, your review is important! ^^
"God can be anywhere in the vast universe, and he chose your heart".
This is so inspiring. Esp for me at a personal level.
I have to move on!
Thanks for sharing such a phenomenal work Joey:)
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Im really glad that you think so and even more glad that you think it is especially for you at a per.. read moreIm really glad that you think so and even more glad that you think it is especially for you at a personal level, sometimes you have to let go of the past or whatever is bothering you, life is too short for regrets or feelings down or sorry for your self, live today for a better tomorrow. :)
Whatever the mind and heart creates, I put it down with my pen on a paper, whatever inspires me and whatever inspires others, I got to share the inspiration and the knowledge and the hardship that I a.. more..