Do you have the courage to think differently. To believe what you know is right, deep down in the core of your being. The people on this video had courage, each helping change the world in their own way. We don’t all have to change the world, but we can change how we react to everything that comes across our path in life. Each one of us has the capacity to be a catalyst for change in our own lives and also to work for the greater good of humanity. How amazing to come together as one voice in the future, to be able to make profound changes for the positive that affect everyone all around the world. We can do it, together we can make it happen. There is great courage in all of us. Make it a great day, Living in Courage. I will be thinking of you.
Michael Jordon tells of his failures and why they presented him with the greatest success. Never quit, never give up your dream, push through every obstacle. Learn from Michael Jordan and all those who have succeeded in life. Make it your job to understand how they used courage to be successful in life.
A friend of mine Marie Louise Steenbjerg, who lives in Denmark sent me an e-mail about Jim Stovall, along with a video from You Tube. Marie Louise heard Jim speak in Los Angeles and said it was very moving to hear his story. I would like to share it with you.
Jim Stovall is blind now, and claims he never read a book cover to cover until he was blind. Now Jim is an avid reader and author. One of Jim’s books was turned into a best selling movie. Now Jim has established a television company with the focus on helping blind people. Jim travels the country speaking to motivate people to their full potential.
When the doctors told Jim he was going blind, he went into denial. In his own words Jim says “I had a PhD in quitting.” In this You Tube video, he tells a story about 4 year old Christopher and how they changed each others lives. This is a true story of Courage and Strength. Jim says to “imagine your big dream and remember it is too soon to quit,” saying that we have the capacity to achieve anything. This video is very inspiring. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you Marie Louise
Last night my husband Cody and I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Rigsby, who’s You Tube video is posted on my website. Scott was flying into Orange County in California for a speaking engagement and invited us to be his guests. When you stand before a confident man who has achieved the level of success in sports that he has, it is inspiring, to say the least. I have to say Scott is true to his mission and on purpose. What an amazing spirit he has, along with a desire to make such a difference in people’s lives. Scott was speaking about children on stage and mentioned that so many of the children he speaks to, most who have lost limbs, don’t feel unique. Scott tells these children they are unique and special in their own individual way and they love it.
That really made me think about being unique in our own way and that we each have a gift to share that no on else has. Every one of us has so much to share with the world. When we stand in Courage, there are very few things we can not accomplish. Believe in yourself, because you are a unique individual that has value in this life. Love Life, Live Life-get out there and kick some butt, starting with your own, if that’s what it takes to get you moving forward. Look to people like Scott who have conquered all odds to achieve goals that encourage you to excel. Thank you Scott.
Do the gratitude dance every day - it’s fun and people are doing it all over the world. Dancing makes you happy, plus it gets your energy up and focused for a fantastic day. What are you grateful for?
I really want to know. I will start with, I am grateful for every breath I take and every beat of my heart. I am very grateful to my incredible friend Nicole McKinney for sending me this video and suggesting it for your enjoyment.
Scott Rigsby is a double amputee from Southwest Georgia who runs Triatalons, The Iron Man and has set 2 World Records. I was very inspired by his attitude. Scott lives by a simple motto - Do what you can, do the best you can and don’t ever quit. He says you can sit on the sidelines of life or get back in the game. Good words to live by. I call that Living in Courage. Scott says to stay in the game long enough to make something happen. He wants to change the world one race at a time - one person at a time, and to educate the world about prosthetics. I admire you so much Scott. Thank you for encouraging all of us to say no to being defeated on any level. What a great role model you are for others. We will follow your success at Living in Courage, because you represent what this site is about and that is uplifting the human spirit in all of us.
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