Wisdom Week Wrap-Up December 1
Quotes that are food for thought
So many great quotes come out of my conversations with my guests! This is a weekly piece with some words that might just get you thinking about your own life.
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From the book, an over view of three stories from three inspiring people:
“When you’re practicing gratitude it just elevates everything.” -Effie Parks
Dreams of a perfect childhood, a perfect child, and the perfect life are part of every soon to be mother’s wish list. Effie Parks did find the perfect child, but it took her down a path she never expected.
Effie’s child Ford was born disabled, with an extremely a rare disease CTNB1. CTNB1 is a cell health growth neurological disorder. As a result, Ford has a number of disabilities. He needs a wheelchair; has no verbal skill; and suffers from a combination of low trunk tone and dystonia in this arms and legs.
While day to day life is extremely demanding, Effie has created a podcast for the disability community, fundraises, runs events and inspires just about everyone she meets. It wasn’t -and isn’t-an easy road. But we could all learn so much from her about expectations, disappointments and overcoming whatever life has in store. Effie’s story is really about the power of love. And the importance of gratitude.
“I really want to make the most of life now.” -Sarah Dransfield
Sarah Dransfield has created a remarkable life for herself. At just 16 years old, she lost her leg above the knee due to a rare cancer. But she went on to model for Vogue Italy, meet the former English Queen, skydive and so much more.
All of it is complicated by life with a prosthetic, but Sarah found a gift: the gift of gratitude and of possibility. What is the life you want to create?
Caught in an avalanche at Taos Ski Area, Chris broke his back. The accident gave him time to consider what he really wanted to do and that was to combine a childhood dream of flying with his artistic, photographic talents. So he did:
The themes that come out of my podcast are universal themes of self awareness, love, gratitude and so much more. With gratitude to all my podcast guests and subscribers, this holiday season.