You might expect to see some of these things in a Marvel comic book. But, the stories in this video reveal that fact is often stranger than fiction. Here we see seven people who were literally transformed, finding new extraordinary abilities, following severe accidents. Tragedy can bring new opportunities and become a catalyst for personal transformation that… Continue reading 7 People who gained Superhuman Abilities after Terrible Accidents
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Back to blogging
It’s been a very long time since I have posted anything new to this blog but I thought I’d start sharing my thoughts on things that are of interest and matter to me. Things like the environment, religion, healthcare and technology. This weekend just gone, I watched two excellent documentaries – An Inconvenient Truth by former Vice President… Continue reading Back to blogging
How do we thrive on challenges that others avoid
This is a a rare video of one of my favourite motivational speakers, Art Mortell. Only 12 minutes long but well worth a watch. Enjoy!
how the worst moments in our lives make us what we are
I just came across this wonderful talk from Andrew Solomon on why adversity can change us for the better. As discussed in The Flipside, it all comes down to finding meaning in life’s experiences. Enjoy!
It is life’s limitations that make us limitless
This morning I came upon this beautiful presentation by artist Phil Hansen revealing how our limitations can actually free us to become limitless. When his art was destroyed by nerve damage in his hand, Phil’s neurosurgeon advised him to ‘Embrace the shake’. It was only then that something incredible happened! Enjoy! Learning to be creative within the confines… Continue reading It is life’s limitations that make us limitless
Motor Neurone Disease Good?
A report today in the Daily Mail reveals why Stephen Hawkings believes that he is happier with Motor Neurone Disease than he was before the illness struck nearly 50 years ago. Hawkings said: it taught me not to pity myself because others were worse off, and to get on with what I could still do.… Continue reading Motor Neurone Disease Good?
Starbucks & a Flipside story
Just finished reading ‘How Starbucks Saved My Life’ by Michael Gill. Very enjoyable and easy read. It is a poignant, true story of how a man lost everything – his job, his marriage, his home – and this led him to a new, in many ways, more meaningful and personally satisfying life…working as a Barista… Continue reading Starbucks & a Flipside story
The Flipside on SunTALK – thanks to Gaunty
Big thank you to Andy & Dan and all the staff at Bay Radio and Gaunty and his team at SunTALK radio. On hearing that Gaunty was presenting his show today live in Javea, I popped down to say hello and give Gaunty a copy of The Flipside. Whilst there, I was delighted to be… Continue reading The Flipside on SunTALK – thanks to Gaunty