When I was 8 years old, I became depressed. I kept asking why I was born this way [without arms and legs]. I also worried about my future. At the age of 10, I tried to commit suicide because I felt like giving up. But when I imagined my loving parents crying at my grave, I decided to stay.

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Risk, then, is not just part of life. It is life. The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place. It's the high-anxiety zone, but it's also where you discover who you are.

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... FAITH: ... Full Assurance In The Heart.

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You can be happy in any circumstances, you simply need to believe in God.

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I may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.

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You can either be angry for what you don't have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.

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The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It's about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.

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You do not know what you can achieve until you try.

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We all start with zero. We all start at the beginning. Do not give up.

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There's no point in being complete on the outside when you're broken in the inside.

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