Inner Strength

Posted December 2nd, 2009 by Sarah86

For the last several months, I've dealt with a lot of heartache and frustration. I've kept myself busy with working out and eating healthy and trying to surround myself with the people that keep me positive and optimistic about life.

I moved to Seattle 4 months ago and love it here, but the frustration of trying to find a full time job to pay the bills is starting to get the best of me. I've had a lot of negativity that has come into my life over the last four months and it's recently become a daily challenge and struggle to continue to be optimistic about everything.

From the day I was born, I was told I wasn't going to live, walk, and possibly have mental challenges to deal with in life. My disability with cerebral palsy has been a blessing in disguise. Having cerebral palsy has made me continually grateful. I'm able to do things that physicians and physical therapists questioned and thought I wasn't going to be able to do. Walking is something I NEVER take for granted. I will admit there are times when I forget I have a disability, but the ongoing every day challenges aren't as noticeable now as they were when I was younger. I try and remind myself just how lucky I am and that life is valuable. When I look back on my childhood and remember all of the challenges I had to face at a young age, it puts things in perspective for me. The tough times I'm dealing with now, are just that. They are challenges I have to face, but they will eventually fade.

It's the tough times where I really appreciate my family and close friends the most. My inner strength comes from within the little girl in me that constantly fought my way into this world. The child that chose to prove everyone wrong. I knew what I was capable of and continued to have strength and determination to keep going and not give up. I didn't listen when someone told me no.

My inner strength is what makes me who I am today. It was today, where I took the time to evaluate myself and see how truly blessed I am. Inner strength is beautiful and always makes you strong. Being strong = confidence. Have you found your inner strength today?

www.twitter.com/s_laursen
www.slaursen.blogspot.com

Sarah86's blog
Login to post comments

Abercrombie

On February 4th, 2010 edhardy11 says:

This could be hard to get more scamer on the internet, so when you shopping, prefer reduce shrewdly. Another element also got it comes to magnitude, colors, and styles. Abercrombie Fitch Women Shirts Abercrombie Fitch Women Shirts Abercrombie Fitch Women Jeans & Pants Abercrombie Fitch Women Jeans & Pants Abercrombie Fitch Women Tanks Abercrombie Fitch Women Tanks Abercrombie Fitch Women Tees Abercrombie Fitch Women Tees Abercrombie Fitch Women Shorts Abercrombie Fitch Women Shorts Abercrombie Fitch Women Sweaters Abercrombie Fitch Women Sweaters Abercrombie Fitch Women Outerwears Abercrombie Fitch Women Outerwears Abercrombie Fitch Women Hoodies Abercrombie Fitch Women Hoodies Abercrombie Fitch Women Polos Abercrombie Fitch Women Polos Abercrombie Fitch Women Knit Layers If you want to the mixture that they yield in the keep.

QuickTime Converter Mac is

On January 27th, 2010 bony says:

QuickTime Converter Mac is an excellent Mac QuickTime converter tool to help you convert QuickTime video to other video formats and converter videos of any format to QuickTime MOV videos on Mac OS.
QuickTime Converter for Mac features abundant supported formats, fast conversion speed, powerful video editing functions and intuitive interface.
3G iPhone Ringtone Maker,
SWF to MP4 Converter Mac

asdas

On January 26th, 2010 niuniu2012 says:

Do you want to transfer music, or other files from iPod to iTunes? iPod to iTunes Transferis ready for you which is an excellent software professionally created to transfer ipod to iTunes. Besides, the iPod to iTunes transfer can also transfer iPod to iPod, iPod to computer.
You can use DVD to MP3 Converter to select target subtitle and audio track according at your will. DVD to MP3 Converter also provides you with fruitful options to set audio properties of audio bitrate, Sample Rate and so on.

tiffany jewelry Choose, buy

On December 24th, 2009 jackhuhu says:

tiffany jewelry
Choose, buy and shop for on sale tiffany jewelry including Tiffany & Co Silver Necklace, Pendants, Bangles, Bracelets, Earrings, Rings and Accessories.
tiffany co
tiffany jewelry
Tiffany Jewellery offering bangle Jewellery, bracelet jewelry, eardrop jewelry, necklace jewelry, ring jewelry, finger ring jewelry and earring jewelry
tiffany
tiffany and co
pandora jewelry
Tiffany Style Silver Jewelry: Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets and more Tiffany Jewellery at low prices

I am INSPIRED Sarah!

On December 3rd, 2009 admin says:

Hello Sarah! Its Dave and wow, am I so so glad that Clark found you and I am so thankful that you are able to share your inspirational stories and perspectives on life with the ClarkBartram.com community. You can truly make a difference in peoples lives just by sharing your life's challenging experiences and how you overcame them. You truly are an inspiration and thank you so much Sarah. YOU ROCK in my book!

Its the tough times that show

On December 2nd, 2009 Sebss says:

It's the tough times that really show how you can deal with the stronger times in life. I was down on my luck and went to a garage sale in the bay area and bought a cheap jump rope and some weights, next thing you know I got addicted to working out looking good got back on my feet and never looked back. With fitness you really can change your life and I think Clark is a great man for what he does.

ed hardy

On December 22nd, 2009 xiaoyu363 says:

one day i went shopping outside,and in an ed hardy store,I found some kinds of ed hardy i love most they are Your website is really good Thank you for the information Abercrombie Fitch Hoodies Abercrombie Fitch Hoodies Abercrombie And Fitch Polos Abercrombie And Fitch Polos Abercrombie Fitch Men Outerwears Abercrombie Fitch Men Outerwears Abercrombie Fitch Women Tees Abercrombie Fitch Women Tees Abercrombie Fitch Women Hoodies Abercrombie Fitch Women Hoodies Abercrombie and Fitch Bags Abercrombie and Fitch Bags Abercrombie Fitch Bags Abercrombie Fitch Bags Abercrombie Bags Abercrombie Bags Abercrombie and Fitch Scarves Abercrombie and Fitch Scarves Abercrombie Scarves Abercrombie Scarves Thanks of your infomation i have read it is very help full for me.

Sebss I agree with you 100%

On December 3rd, 2009 Sarah86 says:

Sebss I agree with you 100% Fitness is a great way to relax and get your frustration out. Congratulations to you for going to that garage sale. Stay fit, happy, and healthy. All the best! :)

THANK YOU!!!

On December 2nd, 2009 Clark Bartram says:

There have been many blogs that have been posted on my site, but none have really touched me like this. Thanks you and PLEASE share more with everyone here on the site. Write articles, do videos, be involved as much as possible. The world needs to hear your story. I am so happy you have connected with John...didn't I tell you he is one of the most amazing people you will ever meet?
E-mail me tomorrow Sarah and I will put you in touch with my web guys to become a regular contributor.

Clark Bartram

Thank You Clark!

On December 3rd, 2009 Sarah86 says:

You have no idea how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to go to FMI and meet you. John is absolutely one of THE MOST incredible people I've had the opportunity to talk with. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to become a regular contributor and thank you for reading my blog. Yesterday was one of those days where I was extremely frustrated and angry about EVERYTHING. So when I had time to sit there for five minutes I realized how pointless it was to be so upset. There are so many people in this world having the same type of struggles right now. I'll email you tomorrow first thing :)