tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985360312343519732.post8943953919325868704..comments2015-01-13T06:42:30.242-08:00Comments on The Awesome Blog: Is it really hard to connect with fellow Asian Aspies?Timothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00383471668327966292noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985360312343519732.post-39558284148184456092014-01-15T06:05:03.367-08:002014-01-15T06:05:03.367-08:00Hi Dawn-Joy :)
We are more same than different, n...Hi Dawn-Joy :)<br /><br />We are more same than different, no matter where we live. Hopefully my blog can help build a better, more supportive world for us all, with or without autism.Timothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383471668327966292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985360312343519732.post-44920758253923138252014-01-03T11:57:14.440-08:002014-01-03T11:57:14.440-08:00Very well written post, Tim. You show a depth of r...Very well written post, Tim. You show a depth of reasoning and clarity of expression that will be helpful to others. I grew up in Singapore, I love my homeland, but I agree with you that whining and complaining are some of the less pleasant features of our society, whether Aspie or not. The lack of state support for people with disabilities, even the obvious physical disabilities, is appalling for a country that identifies as "first-world." We will have to keep advocating for change in that area. In the meantime, you and many other young educated but struggling Aspies are doing your best. The very intrinsic nature of human society is to shun and ostracise those who are different. I find this to be true in every dimension of humanity - even within Aspie groups, there is an invisible trend where those who hold different views from the rest of the group are marginalised. We have to accept that this kind of human practice can never be totally eradicated. Working around it and forward from it is our only way. We advocate to those who will hear. "To those who have eyes, let them see; and those who have ears, let them hear." A rough quote from a famous biblical passage attributed to one who bears many Aspie traits. I have made it my life's work and passion to advocate for autism. Not all want to hear or see. In fact most don't. Not even those with autism themselves. That is the irony. But the main thing is to keep on keeping on. If you can touch one life in a positive way, that is a wonderful outcome in itself. If you can touch two lives, the fulfillment is not multiplied but rather compounded. Small steps. Small drops in a wide and deep ocean. But they do make a difference to the persons whose lives you may have changed for posterity. Keep going! Don't let the statistics weigh you down or "sap your confidence." For me, my goal is not world domination, my goal is to bring my message - through my life, my research, my artistic practice - to wherever and whoever wish to be touched and transformed. As for the rest, I'll leave them to their own devices. We are Aspies after all, our talent lies in intense detail focus. Use your intrinsic talents. <br /><br />And congratulations on your blog! Way to go, Aspie!<br /><br />From your fellow Aspie, Dawn-joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com