His name is Nick Vujicic and he’s 25 years old. He was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. He has faced with countless challenges and obstacles and never had he limit his life and doing with his disability
To a certain extent, we all have some form of “disability” in our lives. For some of us, the only disability we have is the disability between our 2 ears i.e. the disability in our minds…& we constantly limit our own potential. For others like Nick, the difference is: their “disability” is visible, that’s all.
Helen Keller once said this when a reporter asked her what could be worse than being blind? She replied: “To have sight & not see.” Helen Keller was blind but she had a vision of her future and she went on to become one of the most famous authors & speakers around the world. Until today, her legacy remains. Yet, there are many who have sight but no vision
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Nick Vujicic - we salute you for your courage and strength.
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that really matters. A *SMILE* - so simple & yet this is the common language that we all speak regardless of language, race or religion. Coupled with an encouraging word, this pair makes a powerful weapon.
In 2005, IT legend Steve Jobs, Chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered a stirring speech to an audience of 23,000 at Stanford University’s 114th Commencement. He drew from some of the most pivotal moments in his – getting ousted from Apple in 1985, being diagnosed with cancer - to throw up observations on love, life and loss.
A 5 year old genius pianist, Yoo Ye Eun, who can’t see from birth but can play the piano after listening to the tune just ONCE! She is blessed with this extraordinary gift for her lack of sight. You will be touched and moved by her performance.
Life is indeed full of miracles…
We all have our individual gifts & talents to offer to the world…even if we are slightly different from everyone else.
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer in September 2006. He gave his last lecture at the university on Sept. 18, 2007 before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice on how to achieve your own career and personal goals. To Randy, even though you come face-to-face with a brick wall, there are always other ways to come around it and achieve your dreams.
Unfortunately, he lost his war against cancer on July 25, 2008 . Although he has left us, his spirit will always stay with the one who read his book and saw his video. To pay our last tribute to him, let’s listen to his inspirational speech again. Farewell, Prof Randy.
It’s not how bright your light shone when you are here that matters, it’s how many lives you brightened with your light long after your flame goes out…
