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How I see it … a dichotomy – the influence of appearance on society and society on appearance
Today, I was informed by a healthcare professional that I didn’t fit into the neat and orderly categories that society defines for us. We were discussing the challenges of reading print on paper, a screen and the multiple factors that influence this (lighting, angle, glare, fatigue etc.), along with the fact that traditional methods of magnification…
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How I see it … Finding my direction
Over the last few months, I have been considering my direction in life and deciding where to focus my energy next. Many people would say their goal in life is similar to world domination, to be the best and promote themselves above others to get where they want to be. But I keep asking, is…
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How I see it … Thoughts on Equity
Ensuring equity for all in a society of many with individual needs has been on my mind lately. Usually, I pride myself in delivering on this for others that I care for, work with and encounter and can reasonably do this but more. More lately, the volume of differing needs has increased, and because of…
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How I see it …. a matter of perspective
I thought I would continue along the theme of assumptions we make and judgements associated with these, along with a narrative about resilience being a rollercoaster ride. This reflection stemmed from an interaction with a healthcare professional today. I saw her with mild but relentless eye pain. She asked me how things were going, how…