Category Archives: My journey towards independence

My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2963: 22-29 October Goals

You can take each moment and make it perfect – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 2: 29 PM on day 2963 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Last Monday I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:

15-22 October Goals Review

Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more) [tried]
Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides [tried]
Spend time outside as often as I can [I did]
Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [not done yet]
Learn 7+ new things [not done]
Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week [not done often]
Try new things [not done]
Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL! [ tried]

Highlights of the Week

Starting a new small weekly project
Fixing the mistake I made last week
Finding out that my friend was chosen as one of the Mandela-Rhodes Scholars for 2019
All the moments I spent in nature

22-29 October Goals

Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more)
Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides
Spend time outside as often as I can and appreciate the little-big things
Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Learn 7+ new things
Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week
Try new things
Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL!

Day 2962: 8th Alive Day #AliveDay

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Fill every day with goodness, kindness and mercy – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 1 : 15 PM on day 2962 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today I celebrate my 8th #AliveDay – 8 months since my surgery – I remember the pain and if I should ever forget the large scars on my arm remain to remind me but I’m not defined by pain I’m defined by purpose. Around Alive Day I do something good for others thus turning an otherwise merely painful event into something beautiful. Please do a good deed today, take a pic related to the deed, tag me (@Nisha360) in the tweet and use #AliveDay8. Help me celebrate life.

Day 2961: Garden Day

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“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” – Gertrude Jekyll

It’s 4 : 23 PM on day 2961 of my journey towards independence and I managed to go to church, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today is Garden Day here in South Africa I appreciate being outside more than most do perhaps because it’s so much effort for me to actually go outside. I have to make sure somebody’s available to push me out and back in, make sure my shoes are on and make sure the weather is just right.

Day 2960: My Fight To Change Perceptions Continues

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The world needs to move from self-centeredness to altruism – that’s my message to the world

It’s 11 : 38 AM on day 2960 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, , read a Bible verse and do some work

Recently I wondered what would happen if I stopped caring about how differently-abled people are perceived and I realized that I can’t stop caring because although I have opportunities to thrive in this life the opportunities that future generations of differently-abled people are presented with will depend on whether they are presumed competent or not and so for them my fight to change perceptions continues

Day 2959: #1120Under5 and KFC’s Add Hope Campaign

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In all that you do there are opportunities to add hope– that’s my message to the world

It’s 11 : 47 AM on day 2959 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today I found out about the launch of #1120Under5 – 1120 children under 5 die of malnutrition in South Africa annually so KFC South Africa has enlisted the help of South African celebrities to help drop that stat by raising awareness about child malnutrition and urging people to donate to KFC’s Add Hope Campaign. I’ve been a long-time supporter of the Add Hope in fact, I’d say sometimes I choose to eat at KFC because I want to add R5 to every meal which will go towards feeding children. South Africa, let’s join the #1120Under5 Movement donate to KFC’s Add Hope Campaign .

Day 2958: Replace Envy with Gratitude

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Replace envy with gratitude and your whole life will change– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 45 PM on day 2958 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Yesterday I decided that every time I felt envy I would replace envy with gratitude because I know that although there’s a lot I yearn for I am aware of the fact that what I have is what some people pray for.

Day 2957: I’m going to be Alright

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I’m going to be alright in this world– that’s what I’ve realized

It’s 10 : 08 AM on day 2957 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work.

Yesterday while thinking about all the people who have graciously stepped up to help me during moments that I’ve lacked the ability to do something I realized that I’m going to be alright in this world because there really are more good people than bad in this world.

Day 2956: A Little Lost

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It’s okay not to have all the answers– that’s what I’ve realized

It’s 10 : 40 AM on day 2956 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

This morning I found myself thinking I want to be kind but how am I supposed to do it from inside this house – my parents have work 5 days a week I don’t expect them to drop everything to chauffeur me around – I know I want to live a life of positive impact, kindness and love but at this precise moment I’m a little lost as to how to go about that I hope inspiration strikes me soon meanwhile I’ll be working.

Day 2954: My Almost Failure of Kindness

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It’s never too late to correct one’s mistake– that’s what I’ve realized

It’s 2 : 42 PM on day 2954 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, go to church, spend time outside and do some work.

This morning I noticed a homeless man on the church steps and although I rolled past him both on my way in and out I couldn’t forget about this man so I emailed the reverend asking if we could help this man and the reverend replied thanking me for my concern and saying the man got lots of money from the congregants and that he’s fine for today promising to keep an eye on the homeless man I’m so glad I emailed otherwise my failure of kindness would have kept me awake tonight

Day 2953: Turn Your Life Outward

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For a meaningful life look outward– that’s what I’ve realized

It’s 2 : 14 PM on day 2953 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today I was reminded that the happiest people on the planet are those who give, share and add value to the world in some way instead of wallowing in self-pity and complaining.