Having a disability, you learn a lot. You learn a lot about yourself, others, and some of life's biggest lessons. When you have some big challenges, you see the world a little differently. I used to hate having cerebral Palsy, but a little while ago I realized that my disability is my biggest teacher. I don't know would be the same person if I didn't have my disability. One of the best things about having a disability is inspiring people to have a different outlook on life. I don't get the chance to teach people a lot of things very often, so with my blog I get a chance to put my opionos about certain things out there. Hopefully, this blog will be a success! Here goes nothin'
1. Smile... A lot- This is a lesson I both love to teach people but also still have to learn myself. People should always keep smiling! We have so much to be happy about. There are a lot of people who are much less fortunate than we are so we should always be thankful for what we have. I love it when I'm going down the hallway at school and all of a sudden, I remember to smile, and then someone else smiles at me. I made them smile and they made me smile. It feels wonderful! No one like it when your grumpy, so you might as well be happy. So what are you waiting for... smile already!
2. Have a sense of humour- I love to laugh. Sometimes I laugh and no one knows what I'm laughing about. Life can be very funny sometimes, especially when you have a disability. I have funny things that happen to me because of my disability that no one will understand but me sometimes. That can be fun! Everybody should always keep laughing! It makes everything worth it!
3. Keep on the Sunny side- It's never good to be down in the dumps for too long. I get sad every once in a while, and when I do, I try to reason with my self. I try to weigh out the pros and cons. Its hard to do and I constantly either have to remind myself to do it or someone else reminds me. There are so many positive things about life, but too often we tend to focus on the negative. We should enjoy every day. Life is too short to stay in the rain for too long.
4. Don't sweat the little stuff- I learned this on from my mom. Sometimes, little things in life can drive us crazy! We shouldn't focus on those as much as we do! If you dwell on the little negative things in life, you could miss out on something that is really big and that would be a bummer. You should never miss out on something in life just because your dwelling on something else. It's just not worth it!
5. Live today and then tomorrow- We often tend to worry about everything that's coming up in the future. We think of all the things we have to do in the week and it stresses us out! While we worry about what we have to do this week, we might forget something small we needed to do today. Also, we look back on something that happened to us that was great, and it completely passed us by. I hate it when that happens to me. I remember something really fun I did, and then I remember what happened that day and get so mad at myself. I would give anything to go back and do it over again just so I could be in the moment. Live every day like it might be your last, because one day it will be
6. NEVER take anyone for granted- This is the worst feeling in the world, being taken for granted. It feels like your useless and nobody wants you. I have so many amazing people in my life, sometimes its hard to remember each and every one of them. Just when someone compliments me or smiles at me, it just makes me feel awesome! All the things i get to do all come down to people. I have so much to be thankful for, and i try to let people know. I donut know about you but it sure makes me feel better when someone tells me that they like being with me or I've made their day or something. It makes everything better!
7. You got somethin' to say..say it- I hate it when there is something in my head that's funny or a compliment and its either not the right time to say it or when I want to compliment someone but I'm too shy. I think why didn't i do or say that. It would have been awesome. I. I want to get to know someone better by asking them. . I like getting to know people and I have all these questions about them in my head and I don't get them out. When I'm upset to,I sometimes hold it inside. Then I think to myself "Darn! If I let that person know it would have made me feel so much better! Always say whats on your mind, especially if your with me...Ill always want to know!
8. How ever bad you have it...someone always has it ten times worse- This is a lesson that i have learned fast. Meeting a lot of people with different disabilities. It keeps me humble for sure. So many people are suffering out there. You shouldn't complain about your life too too much.. because sometimes the person sitting right beside you would do anything to have the life you have!
9. Good things come to those who wait- Having Cerebral Palsy has taught me a lot of patience. I struggle everyday things that normally people don't even have to think twice about. One thing is spreading butter on toast. I cant hold the bread still so I have to use a special board. It still takes a while sometimes. It can get quite frustrating! Spreading toast is simple. Why cant I do it as fast and as easily as others can do. However, if I have enough patience i finish making my toast. I swear, it always tastes at least ten times better when i know i got it ready all by myself. The longer you wait for something to happen, the bigger the outcome may be.
10. Never Give Up- One thing I know about me is that I don't give up. You shouldn't give up. If you do you could miss out on a big celebration. If I do something i like to see it through. I wish I could inspire more people to do this. I don't like watching people just stop trying. The only way your going to get somewhere is if you keep fighting. The harder it gets, the harder you fight. Please don't give up! You could miss out on something amazing! I feel so much better when I've conquered something. When you give up, you let so many others down, especially those who are fighting something bigger. I like to inspire people to think I can do it than they can do it. You can do anything if you work hard and really set your mind and heart to it. So the next time you think you will never be able to do something, your not good enough, or it's to hard... JUST DO IT!
So, I hope you have learned something, at least one thing.. Please! Ha Ha. Today I think I would like to end off with a quote. "Believe in yourself, no matter what you choose. Keep a winning attitude and you can never lose" Thank you!
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