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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNEVER, EVER Give Up. Arthur's Inspirational Transformation!
If this story can inspire someone you know, please share it with them!
Arthur's story is highlighted from the beginning, in the upcoming documentary, INSPIRED: The Movie. http://www.inspiredthemovie.com
(Thanks to filmmaker Steve Yu for putting this inspirational video together!)
Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, ever again.
He stumbled upon an article about Diamond Dallas Page doing Yoga and decided to give it a try -- he couldn't do traditional, higher impact exercise, so he tried DDP YOGA and sent an email to Dallas telling him his story.
Dallas was so moved by his story, he began emailing and speaking on the phone with Arthur throughout his journey - he encouraged Arthur to keep going and to believe that anything was possible. Even though doctors told him walking would never happen, Arthur was persistent. He fell many times, but kept going.
Arthur was getting stronger rapidly, and he was losing weight at an incredible rate! Because of DDP's specialized workout, he gained tremendous balance and flexibility -- which gave him hope that maybe someday, he'd be able to walk again.
His story is proof, that we cannot place limits on what we are capable of doing, because we often do not know our own potential. Niether Arthur, nor Dallas knew what he would go on to accomplish, but this video speaks for itself. In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life. If only he had known what he was capable of, 15 years earlier.
Do not waste any time thinking you are stuck - you can take control over your life, and change it faster than you might think.
Hopefully this story can inspire you to follow your dreams - whatever they may be.
Anything is Possible!
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Segami
Dec 2012
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glowing
(12,233 posts)1. Wow, the joy in his face is amazing. I'm glad he chose to live. I'm glad someone gave
him a chance. I think that's what community and being human is supposed to be about.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Tears of joy for him. I will be sharing this with several people.
A great lifes lesson for all of us. I will never EVER give up on my people, or my nation.
pansypoo53219
(22,903 posts)4. saving for my uncle w/ weight + physical issues.
calimary
(89,109 posts)5. DAYUM! I'm crying my eyes out! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Let this INSPIRE you!
Let this inspire US ALL!!!
Shee-it, I LOVE happy endings!!!
THANK YOU for posting this, Segami! This is utterly restorative!
Segami
(14,923 posts)8. Your welcome Calimary! It's so inspirational and uplifting!
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)6. Thank you.
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Segami
(14,923 posts)9. Your welcome Lucinda! Its a wonderful, inspirational video.
daleanime
(17,796 posts)7. bookmarked
- Kicking this now seemed apropos' somehow. Thanks Segami.....
If opposition is not enough, we must resist. If resistance is not enough, we must subvert.
-Ed Abbey