Just a few weeks back on Twitter I got an ad for a "better" toothbrush, one that will make brushing so much easier. I immediately was like "wtf?" and put up what I thought was a sort of average response to it, like, how hard can tooth-brushing be that we need an easier brush? How lame are we as a society?
Luckily one of my twits came back with a response about how for some people it can actually be difficult, for instance, consider those with Parkinson disease or something similar. A very simple, easy answer, but really put in perspective for me how stuff I take for granted truly isn't easy for all.
Then I just felt like a dick actually ;) But it was a really good reality check for me. This guy said he had something very similar recently when he was complaining about pre-cut pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, and someone gently explained to him that it's a great help for those who can't cut their own produce but are still capable of making a meal. I think these reminders are great. They lead to a better understanding and more compassion, and hopefully an awareness that we do in fact need to be more supportive and helpful toward all members of society.
I remember the packaged orange kerfuffleed_rexMay 20 2016, 18:23:11 UTC
A very simple, easy answer, but really put in perspective for me how stuff I take for granted truly isn't easy for all.
Reality checks are a really good thing, aren't they. I suspect we need them on a regular basis, too, because it's really easy to forget that which isn't a constant, too. (I still can't believe I almost took my mother to a restaurant whose bathroom is in the basement!)
Luckily one of my twits came back with a response about how for some people it can actually be difficult, for instance, consider those with Parkinson disease or something similar. A very simple, easy answer, but really put in perspective for me how stuff I take for granted truly isn't easy for all.
Then I just felt like a dick actually ;) But it was a really good reality check for me. This guy said he had something very similar recently when he was complaining about pre-cut pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, and someone gently explained to him that it's a great help for those who can't cut their own produce but are still capable of making a meal. I think these reminders are great. They lead to a better understanding and more compassion, and hopefully an awareness that we do in fact need to be more supportive and helpful toward all members of society.
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Reality checks are a really good thing, aren't they. I suspect we need them on a regular basis, too, because it's really easy to forget that which isn't a constant, too. (I still can't believe I almost took my mother to a restaurant whose bathroom is in the basement!)
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