On Life, Love, & Meaning

I'm currently reading reading Daniel Tammet's Thinking In Numbers: On Life, Love, Meaning, and Math. Tammet is a high-functioning autistic-savant and I find great inspiration in his work. I currently spend several hours a month with an autistic adult whom needs supervision 24-7. While he's unable to function in society, I find that he's keenly aware of his surroundings, cares about the well-being of others and has a tremendous desire to constantly listen to music. 

Spending time with someone whom is autistic reminds me how grateful I am for what I have in life. Material things matter less and the recognition that we are all the same regardless of religion, ethnicity, status, etc., become ever clearer. If you're reading these words, know that no matter what you may be experiencing in life, any hardship you face is likely minuscule in comparison to others with a mental or physical handicap.