Monday, 7 April 2014

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement." - Helen Keller

For today's post, I'd like to talk about Helen Keller.
As I'm sure you know, Helen Keller was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was also deaf and blind. She was an absolutely incredible person, and she worked hard to overcome her own obstacles. She pushed past her troubles, and became a great female figure in the world.
However, she did not do this alone.
Sometimes, people need help overcoming their own obstacles, big or small. For Helen Keller, the person who helped her was Anne Sullivan (no relation haha).
Whether the person who helps you is your partner, friend, mother, father - any other relation, or a psychologist let me make this clear; there is always someone who is willing to listen. Always.


Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan during one of their first meetings.