A Moment That Touched Me
The other day at my dental college, something happened that I can’t forget. I was standing in the gallery near the canteen, just watching the usual scene—students chatting, people walking around, and patients sitting in the waiting area. But then, one man caught my attention.
He was sitting quietly in the patient’s waiting area. At first, I didn’t notice anything unusual. But then I saw that he had no hands. What truly amazed me was how he was using his leg to scroll through his phone, completely focused, just like anyone else using Facebook.
He wasn’t struggling or drawing attention. He looked calm, relaxed, and completely absorbed in what he was doing. And I just stood there, staring for a moment, feeling something shift inside me.
It made me realize how strong and adaptable human beings can be. We often complain about small problems or feel stuck when things don’t go our way. But here was a man who had lost his hands—and yet, he was living his life, using his phone like it was the most natural thing in the world.
He didn’t need pity or help. He showed quiet strength, the kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be seen. Watching him made me think about how much we take for granted—our hands, our health, our comfort.
That short moment taught me something important. True strength isn’t always shown through big actions. Sometimes, it’s in the simple, quiet ways people keep going, no matter what life throws at them.
