I really feel this applies to me. For those few who don't know, I have a physical disability. This makes it difficult or even impossible for me to do many things that most people do without thinking about. For example, walking up and down stairs. So when I meet people who end up being my friends or I end up dating, my presence changes things for them. They have to start changing the way they look at things. Their life changes around them, even if only in small amounts. I "change their pretty life."
However, it's more than just my disability. The older I get, the more I realize my thought patterns are drastically different than those around me. Maybe it's just my local culture, maybe not. I don't know, but I think of things and notice things most people don't or can't unless it's pointed out to them. I know many of my thoughts would be considered dark and twisted by most. I like to believe, though, that I have helped people see things in a new way. I "change their pretty mind."
Ok, so this post is very self-centered. Isn't that what blogs are for, though? Allowing someone to talk about themselves?
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1EglpxYew
You know, I think that's the great thing about developing friendships. There is no denying that one rubs off on the other. And if you can change another person's life for the better? That is always a good thing, especially if you open their eyes to things they may be missing.
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