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My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2931: The MAGIC of Life

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The MAGIC of life lies in the appreciation of it – those who don’t appreciate life and those who no longer have life are no different– that’s what I’ve realized.

 

It’s 12 : 27 PM on day 2931 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work.

 

Every day I am reminded that the MAGIC of life lies in the appreciation of it – those who don’t appreciate life and those who no longer have life are no different I know people who are so downtrodden despite almost ideal life circumstances it’s like  their ingratitude makes them blind to their blessings which they might as well not have it saddens me deeply to see and hear people take for granted what others pray for

Day 2930: Experience

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Sometimes all you get out of an experience is the satisfaction of knowing you tried – that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 2 :  19 PM on day 2930 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

Recently I’ve realized sometimes we don’t get what we expect and when that happens we must be satisfied with knowing we tried. Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.

 

Day 2929: #DifferentIsCOOL

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#DifferentIsCOOL

Different is COOL – that’s my life’s message

 

It’s 1 : 09 PM on day 2929 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Yesterday I launched #DifferentIsCOOL – a campaign aiming to promote the idea that different is COOL and that there’s strength and beauty in diversity – to participate use #DifferentIsCOOL and tweet or Facebook me a picture or video stating what makes you different and how it adds value to the world.

Day 2928: Say NO

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Saying no is sometimes necessary and liberating – that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 11 : 31 AM on day 2928 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Recently I realized that saying no is sometimes necessary and liberating I’m the only one who knows my limits so I have to set boundaries for the world and I’ve reached a point in my life where I no longer have any qualms about doing so.

Day 2927: September 17th – 24th Goals

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Life is all about momentum – that’s what I’ve realized.

 

It’s 12 : 02 PM on day 2927 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside and 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:

 

September 10th -17th  Goals Review

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

Highlights of the Week

  • Seeing all the items a friend bought for a place close to my heart as per my request  (I have the most awesome and most generous friends I’m eternally grateful)
  • Helping 3 of my favourite organizations in my personal capacity
  • Calling and talking to two of my friends (people care that you call so if people are important to you call them for no reason at all)
  • All the mornings and afternoons I spent outside (I have found that being outside gives me such peace and centres me)

 

September 17th – 24th Goals

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

Day 2926: Be kind TODAY Don’t Delay!

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You can never do an act of kindness too early for you never know when it might be too late– that’s my message to the world.

 

It’s 1 : 08 PM on day 2926 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray,   read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Yesterday I was actually considering postponing doing an act of kindness until my Alive Day – the 22nd of every month is the anniversary of the contracture surgery I had in February 2018 I call it my Alive Day – but then I realized I’m alive today, today is also my Alive Day. Be kind TODAY don’t delay!

Day 2925: You Don’t Have to be Bill Gates To BE THE DIFFERENCE

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The middle class is perfectly positioned to be the bridge between wealth and poverty – that’s what I’ve realized.

 

It’s 4: 20 PM on day 2925 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, ,  read a Bible verse, do some work and spent time outside

 

Today somebody said to me you’re not Bill Gates you can’t give so much but I don’t think you need to be Bill Gates to be the difference quite the contrary actually it’s the people with a lot of heart and not as many resources who move the world in the right direction every day. Do what you can where you are the time is always ripe to do right!

Day 2924: Be Audacious

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Be audacious – that’s my message to the world

 

It’s 1 : 48 PM on day 2924 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Recently I realized that there’s something to be said for being audacious there’s something to be said for believing you can fly when you can’t walk, there’s something to be said for believing you can make a difference even when you yourself need help almost every moment…there’s something to be said for daring to believe you can be more than the world thinks you are.

Day 2923: Do Something Good Today

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The world won’t change overnight but small steps take in the right direction over time make an enormous impact – that’s my message to the world

It’s 2 : 45 PM on day 2923 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

Today in more ways than one I was reminded that it is our responsibility both as individuals and as a collective to take steps every day to create the kind of world we want to live in. Do something, small or big, to make the world a better place today

Day 2922: Small Acts + Good Intent = Extraordinary Impact

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Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most space in your heart – that’s what I keep realizing

 

It’s 12 : 08 PM on day 2922 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Today I woke up to read the sweetest message from a friend I’m sure it didn’t cost her anything but it is something I will treasure forever. Let’s all be kind to one another it’s free and it feels oh so good.