Now and then I have tested my seeing friends to discover what they see. Recently I was visited by a very good friend who had just returned from a long walk in the woods, and I asked her what she had observed. "Nothing in particular," she replied. I might have been incredulous had I not been accustomed to such responses, for long ago I became convinced that the seeing see little. How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy1 of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me through mere2 touch. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch,or the rough shaggy bark of a pine. In spring I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening3 Nature after her winter's PCoIP Protocol Technology sleep I feel the delightful4, velvety5 texture6 of a flower, and discover its remarkable7 convolutions; and something of the miracle of Nature is revealed to me. Occasionally, if I am Zero Moment of Truth very fortunate, I place my hand gently in a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song. I am delighted to have cool waters of a brook8 rush through my open fingers. To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious9 Persian rug. To me the pageant10 of seasons is a thrilling and unending drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips. At times my heart cries out with longing11 to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more beauty must be revealed by sight. Yet, those who have eyes apparently12 see little. The panorama13 of color and action fill the world is taken for granted. It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, but it is a great pity that in the world of light and the gift of sight is used only as mere convenience rather that as a means of adding fullness to life. Get Office furniture supplier a thorough understanding of oneself In all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing1 with. But it is precisely2 oneself that one has the least understanding of. When you are going upwards3 in life you tend to overestimate4 yourself. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself. It's likely that you think it wise for yourself to know your place and stay aloof5 from worldly wearing a mask of cowardice6, behind which the flow of sap in your life will be retarded7. To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a sober realist -- aware of both one's strength and shortage. You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for ideals can never be fully8 realized. You may be courageous9 to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation. Whether you liken yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass, whether you think you are a high mountain or a small stone, you represent a state of nature that has its own reason of existence. If you earnestly admire yourself you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation, which will give you confidence. As soon as you gain full confidence in yourself you'll be enabled to fight and overcome any adversity. To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself a favor when it's needed. In time of anger, do yourself a favor by giving vent10 to it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by its flames; in time of sadness, do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a gloomy mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep or taking some tonic11. Show yourself loving concern about your health and daily life. Unless you know perfectly12 well when and how to do yourself a favor, you won't be confident and ready enough to resist the attack of illness. To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full control of one's life. Then one will find one's life full of color and flavor.