The Invisible Man

In the Broadway musical, Chicago, the husband of one of the main characters laments his life singing Mr. Cellophane. You may not recall the song and, if you don't, the lyricist has made his point. This is a man who is unnoticed in life. No one stops to take time to consider how the events affect him. As he sang, I felt a connection to him. The fact that the song exists at all is a testament to the countless number of invisible people in the world. If we believe that we create our reality, then what is the reality these people have manifested? Perhaps they grew up hearing that they did not matter. They carried that message through their years invisible in so many ways. A sales clerk might comment, "Sorry. I didn't see you there." Or a waiter would take everyone's order but theirs. Or they would be ignored when it was their turn to be seated in a restaurant. I was one of those invisible people for a number of years in my life until I realized that I deserved better. There is nothing wrong with claiming your place in the world with dignity and pride. It is also important to notice others who might otherwise be invisible and acknowledge their presence. Where have you noticed the Invisible Man in your life?