The Challenge

My friend, Msh, likes experimenting too. He's got some stories that will make you roll over & laugh. One night, he turned off all the lights in his apartment. Maybe he blindfolded himself too, I'm not sure. He started walking and/or crawling his way around, feeling for furniture, objects, & things. I'm sure some toes or a knee or two got in the way of his path. Going to the refrigerator probably was an interesting journey. Or maybe shuffling thru his massive CD collection was even more of a challenge.

I asked Msh why he did such a thing. Msh told me he wanted to experience being a blind person for a night. He wanted to see how it felt. He wanted to see if his other senses would become a stronger substitute for his blinded eyes.

So I have an experiment for you. A challenge for anyone of you who is interested in experimenting & experiencing. Interested in how life is as a Cripple for a day? If so, you may want to pencil in this experiment when you have a free day. A free day off from work, worries, and errands. A day where you have nothing better to do other than relax. Maybe you would like to do it in your home or someone else's home. Maybe you would like to do it by yourself or invite others to do it with you. Whatever you choose, it's all the same. My challenge to you is called The Cripplet Game. Fill free to play the advance levels too. There are many other versions and different names out there as well. I never played this game or any different version of this game before, until I became one. I never even thought of it. Have you? Would you like to play The Cripplet Game? Here are the rules:

The Cripplet Game

What you CAN use 100% of the time:
Left leg, ankle, and foot
Left arm
Left wrist
Hands and Fingers
Right arm from elbow on up (biceps & elbow)
Right wrist can only be held in one position; straight and motionless
Right leg may be dragged around
Right hand may carry items, only if wrist is straight

What you CAN NOT use 100% of the time:
Right leg
Right wrist

Right leg and right wrist: No motion, no bend. No muscles, no weight. No pressure, no nothing.

Once you have mastered The Cripplet Game, you may want to play the Advanced levels:

The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 1

Same rules as The Cripplet Game, but you can't leave your bedroom.

The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 2

Same rules as The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 1, but you can't open the windows.

The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 3

Same rules as The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 2, but you can't leave your bed.

The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 4

Same rules as The Advanced Cripplet Game: Level 3, but do it for 8 days straight.