Top 10 Reasons Blindness is Better Than Sight

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Are there positive things about vision loss? Could there be a silver lining to every situation? While blindness will never be sunshine and roses, let's talk about some of the things that I am thankful my vision loss has taught me and how it has changed my perception of the world for the better!
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[@Clostridiumbotulinum37]

I agree with almost every point. I’d like to point out though, when it comes to our snap decisions about people, I suspect that us blind people can do it to based on voice. When someone starts talking, you might make assumptions about their level of education, their age, gender, and sometimes even ethnicity. We probably make these decisions slower than the average sighted person, but I think we still might make them based on voice. It is dangerous to assume we don’t make assumptions about people just because we can’t see them. Also, I don’t have a guide dog, but for me I can’t do anything else while I’m walking or I risk running into things. Or some other walking related mishap. Have a wonderful day.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

That is true. But I do my absolute best to never judge a book by its cover the same way I hope others will take a moment to give me a chance. :)

[@Inciliusnebulifer]

Not blindness but my own disability of schizophrenia would be that while I do lead a mundane life, at times my reality becomes truly magical and beautiful. Ive seen a herd of wild horses stampeding next to my car while I look out the window, an oompaloompa staring at me from within a bush and adorable animals flitting in and out of my periphery. Though on the other hand other times I see terrifying monsters too

[@chrissymorgan1457]

Point number 2 is big. I think losing my vision has been great for refining my problem solving skills. I’m not one to say things are too hard or impossible so I just find a work around. It is probably a good thing I didn’t know Braille as a child though. I probably would have never slept if I could have read in the dark then!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I almost never did. I got in trouble more than once at school for nodding off in the middle of a lesson because I stayed up too late reading 😂

[@jimkleinert7310]

I'be been blind for just about 1year. I am just learning how to bea blind person. All of the things in your list have become aparent to me. I am actualy having a lot of fun! Thanks for your efforts to teach all of us.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

It is truly my pleasure. I'm so glad you are doing so well with your transition! :)

[@almueller2446]

One of my favorite things is if I can't find something in a grocery store I can always ask for help to find it. And it's something that you know unemployees supposed to do anyway. But it just feels like I'm getting treated specially and they're always so kind. And court courteous and to me that is special.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

It is nice when someone recognizes why you may need help and is able to assist with a smile :)

[@samaija]

I like that I can't see when someone is glaring at me they get mad because I don't react lol

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I always get a real kick out of that as well :-)

[@soaringeagle5418]

Ah yes, and then when they say, "what are you blind or something?" in that angry tone and you say "yes, I am" and there is that awkward pause from their embarrassment.

[@poodleeyes4731]

Great video! There are definitely lots of things I enjoy about my blindness. You’ve touched on a few of them, like relying more on our other senses, and therefore getting more out of the world. One of my favorite things to do while I’m shopping is feel fabric, or smell scented merchandise like candles. It’s super fun to explore the world in different ways. Something totally fun and random specifically for me is that I absolutely love rides and roller coasters, and I never get spoiled about what the ride is going to be like. The first time I’m on a ride, it’s a complete mystery, which makes the ride even more fun to me! I love never knowing what crazy turn or loop is going to happen next! And finally, though I understand that many people will disagree with this one, I have come to a point in my life where I’m happy being inspiring to others. It used to really bother me when people said I was an inspiration for living my life, but I really have been able to change a few peoples perspective and make their day just by being me. That’s pretty special! I love that my guide dog and I can make someone smile just by walking into the room!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

That multi-sensory thing is so amazing. I love getting lost in the touch of fabric or the smell of something home-cooked. We truly do need to slow down and smell the roses. Ohh! We’ll need to go do a park together. I love rides too :) I think if someone finds you inspiring for actions you can be proud of that’s amazing and I will accept their praise graciously, but I’m a little less inspiring for just getting up and tying my shoes, so I’m still on the fence depending on the situation. But I’m always glad Patience brings so much joy as does miss Cindi

[@poodleeyes4731]

@@UnsightlyOpinions totally agree with you. I should have mentioned that I enjoy being inspiring for things I am proud of, like my orientation and mobility skills, or my ability to persevere in a post secondary setting despite all of the challenges that come with being a blind student and working with a school that is less than supportive. I think my mind has changed a bit since working with newly blind adults. Even though I was born this Way, I do see how much work it takes to get to a point where we can be independent. And for a lot of people, it’s a struggle to get here. I love showing them just how independent and comfortable they can be with their blindness. 😊 And absolutely! We need to go to Galaxy land when I’m up in a few weeks!

[@afronabdo3774]

It’s about time somebody made a video like this. That is awesome.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I’m so glad you enjoyed It:) it’s nice to focus on the silver linings sometimes.

[@Dlw031510]

Legally blind here with a guide dog and I 100% agree!!!!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Awesome! I’m so glad you liked it. :)

[@khushalichavhan886]

hello! I discovered your channal after watching your collab with JC 5 productions. this was a very nice video. I Am also blind since birth. this reminds me a quote by Hellen Keller. "the best and the most beautiful things in the world can never be seen or even touched. they must be felt by the heart.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. :) I couldn’t agree more. Lovely quote.

[@dinahakim7114]

I love this. I’m going to definitely should post it on my Facebook if that’s OK, there’s a lot of misconceptions about being a blind person coming from my point of you or my kids legally blind or visually impaired or whatever.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Absolutely post away! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think there’s a lot that’s all room and gloom and it’s important to remember there’s always some positives even with vision loss :)

[@dinahakim7114]

@@UnsightlyOpinions Absolutely agree and yes I want to head and posted it on my Facebook. Thanks for that I always say that being blind isn’t a curse it’s a gift, there’s a lot of misconceptions about being blind and how should you approach a person who is blind. You know but I love these videos keep on doing them

[@lesflower1426]

another great one, so glad you can see the good in being blind and i liked your number 7 the best LOL ! i also can touch on a few positive things on being blind but boy do i have my bad days but only for a while then i snap right out of it , thank you Tamara for sharing yet another little piece of your life with us!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I think we all do. Goodness knows I have felt sorry for myself and bad about being blind more times than I can count, but so long as you can keep remembering the things that you can do and the things that you can’t lose then it makes it a lot easier to keep going and see the other side. I’m so glad this video spoke to you. :)

[@shaveontaesmith5744]

This is such a good video, I can totally relate to all of these! Except maybe I do not have a guide dog yet.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you! It’s nice to focus on the silver linings sometimes.

[@JonathanLewis-gf1lu]

I agree with you too

[@danabelden4492]

I do good when the power go's out

[@LUCY.PARK.06]

I am not blind or visual impaired but this was amazing 👏 especially number 1 - it's crazy how people judge other on looks without even realising they are doing it - so to not have that is definitely a pro ❤❤

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@dona4him942]

I can see fine with my glasses. But since my vision is 20/400 without them I can always take them off if there's someone I really don't want to see, although I forget to. 😂❤

[@soaringeagle5418]

I can blend spices for cooking better because I rely on my nose instead of measuring spoons. I can also get it to match perfectly the next time even if the spices vary in quality because I'm not "blindly" following a recipe. When it smells right, it is right.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I love it. I do that too. Always follow your nose, that’s what I say. It’ll tell you so much about what’s around you. :)

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I love it. I do that too. Always follow your nose, that’s what I say. It’ll tell you so much about what’s around you. :)

[@inekogary8870]

My favorite thing about being blind is I don’t have to turn on lights in the house. Yes I don’t have to watch where I’m going. I don’t make snap judgments on how people look. I can use my braille note taker in the dark. I can use my braille display with my iPhone in the dark. I can use my braille writer and slate and stylus in the dark. I can cook, take a bath, and get dressed in the dark. And I to only have light perception. And I’ve been blind since I’ve been six months old. And I live in Tampa Florida. The sad things about me being blind is I don’t know what my two older sisters look like. I was never able to see color so I don’t know what color looks like. And on top of all that is without hearing aids I am considered profoundly deaf. And with paranoid I am considered severely hard of hearing. But I do travel with my fourth GUIDE DOGS and I also have a long white cane

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

All an excellent list! Although we can all be sure and it’s not always sunshine and roses. Thanks for sharing your story :-)

[@inekogary8870]

@@UnsightlyOpinions You are so very welcome. Was happy to share a little bit of my story. And I absolutely agree with you. Sending you lots of love always.❤️❤️

[@sannaslife6395]

Love your videos

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you!

[@danabelden4492]

I over hear too lol

[@alst1]

Cheerful & fun video! Cool that you can cook in the dark! Check for the typo in your #1 word “appearance” Cheers!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Oh boy! I seem to have a problem with the grammatical errors and typos haha

[@alst1]

More of a “boyfriend spell-checking” problem!

[@dona4him942]

Tamara, I'm so sorry to say this but, you can't cook in the dark unless your stove and oven is natural gas. Because if it's electric, that will be affected by the outage. Heee heeee heee 😅❤

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

haha I do have a natural gas range :P

[@elizabethmefford7200]

#10 is not a good thing.