Life in today's big city full of mobile phones, mobile computers and other advanced technologies is not only hectic but also very impersonal. We make money and then invest our time and effort into making more money. Does it end Usually not because we are never satisfied. How many times have we convinced ourselves that if only we had a little money, life would be so sweet? But after receiving a substantial raise, do we realize that it wasn't enough and that we need more?
What should you do?
I have read many books on life, such as Robin Sharma's Monk Says This and Monk Says That, and they all seem to say that money is not necessary. But it is so. Can you do without cash and lots of money? I know I can't.
So I went to my neighborhood Rabbi and asked for advice to help me find my true path in life.
The rabbi nodded and led me to the window. "What do you see?" he asked me.
I immediately replied, "I see people walking to and fro, and a blind man is begging for alms in the left corner."
The Rabbi nodded and led me to a large mirror. "Now look and tell me what you see?"
"See you," I replied.
The Rabbi smiled. “You don't see anyone else now. Both the mirror and the window are created from the same raw material: glass, but because one of them is coated with a thin layer of silver, when you look at it, you only see your own reflection.”
Rabbi put his arm on my shoulders. "Compare yourself to the two pieces of glass. Without the silver lining, you saw other people and felt compassion for them. When you're covered in silver, you only see yourself."
I looked at Rabbi and stared. "I do not understand."
The Rabbi continued. "You only become someone if you have the courage to remove the silver lining from your eyes to see and love others again." He patted me on the back and sent me on.
I thought about what he said , and I came to the conclusion that he was right. Yes. We need money and should not try to lead an existence without money; it's unnecessary and will only cause us and our families a lot of heartache in the future.
Instead, I suggest we follow the advice the rabbi gave me. When we approach life through a silver lining, the only thing we are able to see is ourselves. But throw off that cover , and you can see and feel everyone else.
In life, we are allowed and should be able to look at both kinds of mirrors, but we should remember that the mirror only reflects us; the window is the gateway to compassion, health and true wealth. In other words, seek wealth by all means, but do not be discouraged by life, people, children, and the poor and needy.
Mark Haddon has written a wonderful book that has become a bestseller and won the Whit bread Book of the Year and Whit bread Novel awards. Mark Haddon himself was said to have exclaimed during the creation of this book: "Who on earth would want to read about a fifteen-year-old boy with disabilities? ". He had no idea that it was a fifteen-year-old boy with a handicap that made his book stand out, win awards and become a bestseller. The book is called "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and the Boy is Christopher".
Christopher is an autistic scholar. He can name all the countries of the world and their capitals. He has a photographic memory and a genius in math and science. Despite his unusual intelligence, he cannot imagine, understands figures of speech, and has an affinity for jokes. He also doesn't like places where there are a lot of people and people touching him. People who are autistic savants show both characteristics common between people with autism and those with savant syndrome. Autism is one developmental disorder from the group of autism spectrum disorders. This condition is mainly characterized by impairment of socialization, imagination and communication. Savant syndrome is characterized by very low general intelligence, but extremely narrow intelligence, usually in the areas of mathematics, music, art, and memorization.
In the story, Christopher's parents are separated. His mother has decided to leave Christopher and his father because she can no longer handle the demands of having an autistic child. Parents who care for special children, such as children with autism, may likely experience higher levels of stress compared to most parents. This is mainly because their children have special needs, unusual behaviors and different abilities compared to other children of the same age. These children will most likely find it difficult to communicate, leading to unusual reactions. An example of this is when an autistic child cries for no apparent reason and starts hitting. Most likely, something is causing him to feel upset, but he can't express what it is because he doesn't know how. Some autistic children with sensory integration problems may be either hypersensitize or hyposensitive to touch, pressure, movement and sound. They will exhibit certain behaviors that are sometimes difficult to understand, such as avoiding certain types of food and drink, pinching or hitting, repetitive movements, and screaming. Some of them may also show strong adherence to certain routines and fear of new places or people. Adapting to the needs and coping with the behavior of these children is not easy and therefore can lead to a lot of stress.
Autism can significantly limit a child's world. They thrive on safety and should avoid anything they perceive as a threat to their safety. However, many factors, situations and demands of society make them insecure and being forced to deal with them makes them very anxious most of the time. Children with autism unconsciously and unintentionally have a constant feeling of anxiety about anything that is new or foreign to their understanding. Just like in the book, when Christopher had to go outside the city he knows, he felt physically sick and scared. Unlike most children, children with autism cannot easily adapt to new environments or situations. The process of learning to understand and accept what was previously unknown to them leads to higher levels of anxiety.
Despite what appears to be a difficult task of adapting and coping with autistic children, much has already been studied and published about proper management that will not only reduce the anxiety of children, but also the stress of their parents. Some methods, such as cognitive behavior modification, behavior modification techniques, and environmental modification techniques, have been shown to be effective in changing inappropriate behavior and improving learning skills in children with autism. Some who have conditions other than autism may need additional treatment as recommended by their doctors. Autistic children who also have manic depression due to their frustration at being involuntarily trapped in their self-protective behaviors may need additional therapy.
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