A Blessing in Disguise

I was constantly complaining about my eyesight. I have a grade of 175/220. Though I admit that it is really my fault why it reached such level (I don't wear glasses often, especially in front of the computer, reading anywhere, anytime, and the like) I have always been irritated to wear glasses. especially when people say that I look like a teacher (considering my uniform in school, I agree with them). also, I think it's a hindrance to sleep solely in the bus. I keep shifting positions because it's uncomfortable because of my glasses. these silly thoughts keep running inside my head.  


one day while on my way home, I was riding a jeepney. it's already nearly full. I was seated at the farthest seat from the driver. then a man sat opposite to me. he is wearing a uniform in a local college in our city. he doesn't carry a bag. all he have is a notebook binder. frankly, he not appealing for me. it's just that I really take time looking at people especially the ones that I ride with. what made me fix an eye on him? he only have ONE eye. I know it's rude to stare but I really can't take my eyes off him. pity struck my whole consciousness. he then took out his money from his pocket and paid the fare. I kept looking at the others to see their reaction. but no one paid him any attention. after a while, he took out his cellphone. I felt sympathy for him the moment I saw the way he read his messages. he put the cellphone closer in his only eye - to see better of it. he repeated this several times. I was so ashamed of myself. how can I complain if others are suffering worse than I am? why should I be bothered wearing a glass if it will help me to see better? I should be thankful that my awful vision still have a remedy. why should I complain if I am still complete? things like this occur in our everyday life. we should think deeper, understand better and see clearly. let us take time realizing the blessings that God gives us. let us not focus on the blessing that we asked for. but instead, let us look on the things He gave us without asking. me? God gave me glasses to see -- in full details how blessed I am.