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Week 2: No Arms No Legs No Worries



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Anonymous said…
I saw video of Nick Vujicic some time ago and I think it's very interesting. I agree that he can be inspiring person for other people, because he not only talks about overcoming obstacles we encounter every day but his entire life is an example of how to be happy despite difficulties he has.

There are way too many people who tell themselves that they are nothing and I understand that it's not easy for many to 'break the circle' and think outside of the box. Many of my friends live in environment where they are constantly abused on many levels, for example in place of their work, where they are told that they are not good enough all the time, no matter what they achieve.

It's a good start to stop caring about all these bullies around us and things they say, but in some environments it can be very difficult, especially for fragile person. I believe that it's our responsibility to help these people, to combat against injustice they experience. I'd agree that our acquiescence and passivity is the real issue here.
Natalia said…
I think he is inspiring person, but about this whole "motivation" thing what is the difference between:
"You shouldn't be sad because, he has less than you" and "You shouldn't be happy, because he has more than you"? For me there is no difference and besides that I don't think that any human problem is "not worth" for example suicide. What is for someone not important or stupid like bad grades or bullys for other is mather of his/her life and no one has right to judge it.

It is easy to tell someone not to worry, but in my opinion it is better to help this person by giving him/her sense of security or what he/she needs.
I have heard about Nick Vujicic and seen his video quite some time ago and I must say that it touched me. Although I do not agree with saying stuff like "You should be happy, because there are people who have it worse than you", but I admire this man because he is much more than that. Various people have different ways of handling their problems, and many don't have the strength to overcome them on their own. For these people Nick can be an idol, someone to really look up to as a champion of positive thinking and optimism. Nick Vujicic can "beam positive energy" into people, motivating and inspiring them to confront and solve their problems, to accept the sad but inevitable parts of life, so that they can achieve happiness.
That said, I believe that every person is different and therefore has to handle their problems in different ways. Although Nick is a great man, there surely are people who won't feel any better just by seeing or meeting this person. In any case I think it's safe to say, that the best people to help one with his problems are his or her closest friends or family, who know the person and their needs.
armandstanczak said…
Well, do I think he is an inspiring person? As I understand, the questions asks if he is an inspiring person to me, not in general. So going straight to the point, no. He is not. To me, an inspiring person is someone that has done something no one else could have done in his or her situation. I don’t think Nick is such an extraordinary person, that no one also could’ve been a person like him in his situation.
Cheers.
Seisyll said…
I heard about him a while ago and I still think that he is an amazing guy. Even so there are some things we have to remember. He was born this way and as I understand that his life might be a nightmare sometimes, he still lived this way his entire life. He never lost his arms and legs so we can't say it made huge impact on him as he has never lost anything, he learnt how to live without them a long time ago. The amazing thing about this guy is that he went there and helped people. Not because he used his situation saying "I don't have legs and arms, how bad could you have", but he had a will to go and help. In my opinion that is amazing.
WOW!! An amazing guy. I can’t imagine to have such a positive approach to life In his situation. I have never heard about him. But after I watched his videos on YouTube I am just astonished. Such joy of life in such difficult circumstances.
After watching this videos I just fell stupid. So many times o complained to the world about how my life is miserable, difficult, unfair and all that crap.. meanwhile he is just enjoying every moment of his life and he seems happy.

I swear I will never complain about my life ever again 
Nick is such a unique and strong person. I would probably be dpresssed all the time if I were him. Every day problems are nothing compare to this one. I could not imagine not having both legs and arms. For me he is definately an inspiring person.
But don't get me wrong I also think that people who deal with, let's call it, "normal" problems are also inspiring.
I agree with you that this statement :
"You should be happy, because there are people who have it worse than you"
is not convincing. I don't want to compare myself, compare my happines. If I am sad it doesn't help me that somebody is even sadder. What does help me is becoming happier. I hope I was cleared enought:)
It was definately a huge impact that he was born that way, I think that people who have lost both legs and arms have even more tragic situation, BUT he is is AMAZING.
Sylwia said…
He is so positive person, which is a feature most of people who we meet everyday lack in. Unfortunately we live in community, which really likes complain about everything and give up easly when come across any difficulties. As we can see most of ours daily problems are not so bad...

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