Essence of Possibilities By Peter M. Abraham June 2003 “The rock that is an obstacle in the path of one person, many times becomes the stepping stone for another” – Essence of Possibilities Just the other day, I was reading a news group thread about a 13 year old child who was blind from birth. Some local charities got together to help this 13 year old establish his own hosting company.  His parents helped him establish the business in terms of licenses, and the ability to accept credit cards on-line.  His neighbors and extended family members promised to help with technical support issues. Most of the people reading and participating in this thread could see with their own eyes (some with glasses, some with out). Yet, most of the people reading the thread chose to see obstacles.  They pointed out various reasons why a 13 year old blind person could not run their own business. While sad, it was ironic that a 13 year old blind child could see more clearly than the adult counterparts who could see. That’s how it often is in life. What do you see before you?  Do you see obstacles or stepping stones? I challenge you to start looking at the rocks, pot holes, fences, poles, and other things you perceive as barriers in your life as stepping stones to your dreams.