Authentic Living Begins When We’re Seen and Heard

There was one Super Bowl commercial that hit me.

I enjoyed a bunch of them, for sure, but there was one that struck a chord.

That it struck a chord speaks to one of our deepest human desires, and that desire connects to living authentically.

I have terrible eyesight and have since the 1st grade.

I’m grateful and fortunate that my eyesight isn’t so bad that lenses can’t correct it, though.

In my life, I’ve only met two people who have stronger eyeglass prescriptions than me.

Anything beyond 5 inches past my nose is a complete blur.

I wouldn’t leave my house without my contact lenses or glasses, especially when I lived in NYC — it would be too dangerous.

I’ve tried for years to explain to people what it’s like to experience life through a complete blur, and no one understands.

Lately, my wife and I have been discussing how bad my vision is.

She’s one of the most empathetic people I know, but no amount of descriptive language could connect her with the experience.

When the Google Pixel commercial popped up on our TV in its blurry glory, I was immediately in awe.