Helen Keller observes that many sighted people fail to truly

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Helen Keller has said: “I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light, but who see nothing in wood, sea, or sky, nothing in city streets, nothing in books. Their souls voyage through this enchanted world with a barren stare.”

— SIN

Also attributed to: Helen Keller

The point

Helen Keller observes that many sighted people fail to truly see the beauty of nature and books, traveling through life with a barren inner stare.

Scripture

Mark 8:18Romans 1:20Psalm 19:1Jeremiah 5:21

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AdultsYouth

Tone

Convicting · Poignant

To tell aloud

under a minute · 7 words

Subjects

Perception Vision Wonder Sight Helen Keller Has Said: “I Have Gratitude Nature

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