These situations are never comfortable, and it may be understandable why people feel there is no hope. However, there are several instances of people who overcame dire circumstances and thrived in the process. One example is Helen Keller. Only 19 months old, she lost both her sight and hearing due to complications of a disease. With the help of her live-in teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller went to college and became a prolific author and activist, meeting presidents and working for the rights of people overlooked by society. She set up schools for people who are blind and deaf.
While you may have heard of Helen Keller, have you ever heard of Nick Vujicic? Nick was born without arms and legs. He is now a motivational speaker and evangelist. You can see plenty of videos of him doing activities better than people who have all their limbs. He simply refuses to let a lack of limbs get in his way.
You may remember Christopher Reeves, an American actor famous for playing Superman in the 1990s series of movies. He developed quadriplegia after a horse-riding incident. Shortly after the incident, he used his fame to help others who experience similar fates.
There are plenty of other examples of people who rose above their physical disabilities. It is a source of inspiration and motivation to others who feel helpless. These are all examples of people who would be likely to give up based on their circumstances but refused to do so. Their situations were in no way easy to deal with, and they all had long journeys to rise above their situations. They not only did it but excelled at it.
Perhaps you or someone in your life is facing a particularly difficult situation. You can help by reviewing the inspiration of the people mentioned in this article. Even people who are not facing dire physical situations can get motivated by these great people. For instance, if you are facing a problem, consider what these people had to go through to give yourself some perspective. It will help motivate you to look for a solution. You shouldn’t look at it as reveling in their misery. You are, instead, celebrating their lives and their ability to overcome the adversities they faced.
Motivating through the adversity of trauma requires the same mindset as those we’ve talked about. Recognizing what has happened, realizing who bears the responsibility, and breaking all soul ties with those who have traumatized you takes dedication and hard work.
Regardless if your adversity is physical, mental, spiritual, or emotional, you can move through it and use it to help motivate others.
This is an updated edition of a post originally published on Living Forward
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