One of my favorite “icebreaker” questions is this: Would you rather be blind or deaf? It’s certainly thought-provoking and the answer reveals what you value more. I found myself pondering the first time I was asked this question. Being blind means not being able to see beautiful views, essentially giving traveling no purpose. I would love to travel one day mainly because of the unique and vast sights. Without vision, how could you empathize with people? How can you see the stress lines that form on foreheads, or the tears that stream down faces, or a bright smile? But, losing your hearing must also be excruciating. You can no longer listen to your favorite songs. You could never hear the voice of your mother, whispering “I love you.” It was an incredibly difficult decision, but eventually I concluded that I’d rather lose my hearing. I hope I’m never put in the position to lose such vital things.
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