Closed Doors

Closed doors:  they loom everywhere.  What coping mechanism can I use to effectively deal with all the closed doors? 

Closed doors: individuals who are not physically challenged see no obstacle.  Imagine: you stand outside a store, two doors before you, all you have to do is pull on one, just one, and entry is achieved.  But, wait:  you cannot pull on the door.  What options are available?  The easiest, a metal plate extended on a rail.  You look, hopeful.  There is none.  In fact, rarely do you encounter closed doors that have an extended metal plate.  Sometimes, you can find a button or plate mounted on the wall.  Even if there is a button, you need to reach - chancing a fall, and then move quickly out of the way of the door.  Most of the time, there is no button, no plate.  Another less desirable option: bang on the door.  Bang, knowing that the clerks are not positioned close to the door and will not hear you.  So, you must wait for someone to come by and open the door for you.

Closed doors: they need to converted into open doors - otherwise, I will go mad with frustration.  Opening a door to a brief encounter with the door opener.  Changing the situation to a two-sided exchange.  Finding a way that I can give them something in return: a kind word, a sincere thanks, a joke.

Closed doors need not stay closed.