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Feeling Broken And Fragmented? Don’t Worry – You’re Beautiful Too!

Leisa Watkins — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:23:43 +0000

Feeling Broken and Fragmented?

I know I have.

Sometimes we have a tendency to look at ourselves as broken.

This is particularly true with people who have been abused.

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Remember this…

Broken can be so beautiful…

Just like you!

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You are a multi-faceted beauty!

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You reflect the beauty around you!

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Even Those Sharp Edges Can Be Spectacular at Times

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Cracks Often Create Beauty Where There Was None

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Fragments Can Cast Light In New Ways

It’s All a Matter of Perspective

Patrick Henry Hughes Lives Life Without Limits

Leisa Watkins — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:04:56 +0000

I’d like to introduce you to another inspirational person I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago. His name is Patrick Henry Hughes. Patrick Henry was born without eyes and his limbs don’t extend their full length so he is therefore unable to walk. Despite his handicaps Patrick has learned to play several instruments (imagine playing the piano without the ability to fully extend your arms). I heard him play the piano and he plays beautifully.

While a student at the University of Louisville Patrick Henry joined the marching band. He played the trumpet while his father pushed him through the marching routines in his wheelchair.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek into the life of someone who chose not to place limits on what he can do and a look at an incredible father who helped his son reach for the best he can [...]

Dan Caro Lives Life Without Limits

Leisa Watkins — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:38:41 +0000

Everyone in life deals with adversity. It’s simply a fact of life. However, thankfully, very few of us will experience the kind of adversity that Dan Caro went through.

Dan Caro is someone I’ve been wanting to introduce you to for almost a year. My husband, son and I met Dan in April 2009 and we all found his story to be a very inspirational one. It’s a story I’ve been wanting to share with you since the day we first heard Dan speak.

You see…

At the young age of two Dan went into his garage to retrieve a toy. A spark from the water heater ignited some gasoline and Dan was caught in the fireball explosion. Dan was severely burned with third degree burns over most of his tiny body. Doctors gave him basically no chance of survival.

The pain was excruciating, so excruciating in fact, that his parents prayed [...]

Live Life Without Limits with Nick Vujicic

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:22:17 +0000

Nick Vujicic

I choose Nick Vujicic as the first person to feature in the Life Without Limits series because, born without limbs, 25 year old Nick Vujicic appears to have many limitations, however Nick doesn’t!

You see, Nick was born without arms or legs, and has faced countless challenges and obstacles. Despite the challenges Nick has traveling extensively (to over 19 nations), and has found ways to accomplish tasks that most people could only do by using their limbs. For example, he has learned to do things such as clean his teeth, brush his hair, typing on a computer, swim, play sports, and he earned a double bachelor degree majoring in accounting and financial planning.

According to Nick “the victory over his struggles throughout his journey, as well as the strength and passion he has for life can be credited to his faith, his family, his friends and the many people he’s [...]

Life Without Limits New Sunday Feature

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:47:15 +0000

Don't you love an inspiring story? A story of a person who has chosen to live their life without limits, who has chosen to soar to great heights and perhaps has done so by overcoming great challenges.

How to Turn Regret Into a Positive Life Changing Experience

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:42:14 +0000

a regret is a feeling of loss, of disappointment, and dissatisfaction. When one regrets one would have feelings of sorrow, remorse, loss, or disappointment. A regret is a wound in the soul that causes pain. And just as pain in the body can be an early warning system of danger or disease, so are regrets to the soul.