Posted on: Sun, Nov 25 2007 8:46 PM
Posted by: Dearone Posts: 63
I can't say how much that means. It helps me so much.
God bless you, I am grateful for your words and to know you.
Posted on: Sun, Nov 25 2007 9:02 PM
Posted by: Craig J.Phillips MRC, BA Posts: 66
You are a champion Dearone!
Craig
Posted by secondchancetolive on May 16, 2007
Welcome back. I am glad you decided to stop by and visit. You are always welcome here. I enjoy our times together. I have been thinking about what makes a champion — a champion — and then who certifies the individual as a champion. Society as a whole seems to promote several notions that, by nature disqualify most of us from believing we are champions. Some of these notions include the following scenarios. Being a star athlete or a professional athlete who makes millions of dollars. Being an Olympian who has achieved a bronze, silver or gold metal in the Olympic Games. Being a race car driver who wins a certain amount of races or someone who has won the Nobel Peace Prize. I am sure you could think of other instances where society deems a person worthy of being a champion. Each of the scenarios stress achievement and recognition.
From an early age, many of us get duped into believing that being a champion is the goal to strive for in life. Consequently, we set off on personal crusade to win the prize and become a champion. I spent many years of my life attempting to qualify to be some ones champion. I was convinced that if I could just win the prize (education, athletic superiority and a high paying job) then I could, too be a champion. Through my process, I learned a valuable lesson. If I am waiting for some one to certify that my efforts are in league with other champions, I may find myself chasing after the wind. Subsequently, I may find myself frustrated and despondent.
As a person with a disability, I need to remind myself that I do indeed have a disability. I need to remember lest I fall into someone’s denial system (read my post, Traumatic Brain Injury and Denial—My Perspective as a TBI Survivor). Although I am not my disability, I do have specific deficits and limitation. Although I have limitations and deficits, I am not those limitations or deficits. You may have a disability, but you are not your disability. You may have limitations, but you are not those limitations. You are a champion because you pursue excellence on a daily basis. You are a champion because you do not give up on yourself. You are a champion because you get up more times than you fall down. You are a champion because you chose to live as an empowered being. You are a champion because you learn from all of your experiences. You are a champion because you refuse to believe that you are a victim of your circumstances. You are a champion because you are doing your best.
We are champions because we live life on life’s terms. We are champions because we trust the process. We are champions because we know that we are not alone. We are champions because we celebrate small successes. We are champions when we take advantage of the opportunities that become available to us each day. We are champions when we follow our passions. We are champions when we refuse to be ignorant or arrogant. We are champions when we are accountable to other people and for ourselves. We are champions when we look for solutions. We are champions when we think outside the box. We are champions when we are honest with ourselves. We are champions when we trust the God of our understanding.
We are champions because we are… You are a champion, because you are… I am a champion, because I am… not because I have been approved by…
Table Topics for the Soul – Journey to the Heart. LC Registration #: TXu1-330-434 Copyright © 2007
Posted on: Sun, Nov 25 2007 9:06 PM
Posted by: Whitney Posts: 691
andyd5: growing up I had trouble in school staying focused on work etc. But it seamed only the subjects I was extreamly interested in could I even begin to do well in. I'm wondering if that bump on the head could have caused that.
growing up I had trouble in school staying focused on work etc. But it seamed only the subjects I was extreamly interested in could I even begin to do well in. I'm wondering if that bump on the head could have caused that.
If you are going to see a medical professional I would also ask them about attention deficet disorder (ADD). Your brain injury mostly like did not cause a possible case of ADD but it could have been something you were born with. I had trouble in school as well because of ADD. I only did well in the classes that interested me. I was only diagnosed with this problem a few years ago and knowing was half my battle and explained a ton about the reason I did things. I'm not saying that a brain injury couldn't cause this type of focus-problem but I thought of ADD when I saw this sentence.
Posted on: Sun, Nov 25 2007 9:14 PM
Posted by: Kara Posts: 2,333
Yeah that's exactly what I was trying to say Whitney but you worded it much more clearly:-) You're right a brain injury can't *CAUSE* ADD but it could either produce symptoms that mimic it (difficulty concentrating, fidgeting, etc.) OR ADD may have been present before the injury and now exacerbates the cognitive problems caused by the TBI.
Posted on: Sun, Nov 25 2007 9:19 PM
Great Information Kara. Thank you.
Posted on: Tue, Nov 27 2007 2:19 AM
Craig, that is amazing, thanks for posting it!
I agree with what was said too, really worded well too.
Posted on: Sun, Dec 2 2007 4:10 PM
Posted by: andyd5 Posts: 3
KaraSwims:a brain injury can't *CAUSE* ADD
Couldn't it cuase the same effects as ADD though should the portion of the brain damaged deal with ones concentration etc.... BTW I'm doing okay the weathers been changing I've been feeling sick but not sure that isn't just old agedness when my head hurts I notice it hurts to get on my knees on the floor like joint pains etc :)
I just go on with my life it's very odd to me why somedays I'm a genious and other days "duh" is really saying too much vocabulary.
I just hope i get to feel better soon I can't write when I have a headache oh and I've been sensative to light my entire life my hearing as well i Hear Neon humming and it drives me crazy to walk into banks and office buildings.
Everyone have a good holiday season mine is rather busy I have friends in many religions so the present giving season starts in a couple days and doesn't end for most of the month.
Posted on: Sun, Dec 2 2007 10:30 PM
andyd5:Couldn't it cuase the same effects as ADD though should the portion of the brain damaged deal with ones concentration etc....
Yeah....that's exactly what I was saying in the rest of that sentence on my post.
KaraSwims:a brain injury can't *CAUSE* ADD but it could either produce symptoms that mimic it (difficulty concentrating, fidgeting, etc.)
The real difference comes down to diagnosis. You can't diagnose ADD unless you can determine it was there in early childhood. So if it wasn't, that wouldn't be the diagnosis but you can certainly still have those symptoms and treatment can still address them.
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