An Inspirational Story ~ Weakness or Strength

Sometimes our biggest weakness can become our biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident.

The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn’t understand why, after three months of training the master had taught him only one move.

“Sensei,” the boy finally said, “Shouldn’t I be learning more moves?”

“This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you’ll ever need to know.” – the sensei replied.

Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept training.

Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy deftly used his one move to win the match. Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals.

This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time-out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened.

“No,” the sensei insisted, “Let him continue.”

Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.

On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind.

“Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?”

“You won for two reasons,” the sensei answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grap your left arm.”

The boy’s biggest weakness had become his biggest strength. Sometimes our biggest weakness can become our biggest strength.

Astonishing story of a man born without arms and legs…

THE ASTONISHING STORY OF THE MAN BORN WITHOUT ARMS OR LEGS… WHO PLAYS GOLF, SURFS, AND SWIMS :

NICK VUJICIC was born with no arms or legs – but he doesn’t let the details stop him.

The brave 26-year-old – who is mainly torso – plays football and golf, swims, and surfs, despite having no limbs.

Nick has a small foot on his left hip which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.

At age ten Nick, tried to drown himself in the bath but luckily the attempt was unsuccessful.

‘I felt there was no purpose when you lack purpose and strength it is hard to hold on,’ he said.

But with the help of his religion, friends and family, Nick managed to pull through to become an international symbol of triumph over adversity.

Truly Inspiring Real Life Story!!!!

Shila Ghosh : a lady 83 years old who lives at pali in West Bengal. Every

evening she comes from Pali to kolkata to sell the fries.The pedestrians out of

respect buy the fries from her. After lung cancer took away her only son

from her 5 years back,to make ends meet she works.Her nephew aged 30

works as a mover on meagre wages in pali.

.When asked if she has a problem

in travelling,she weakly smile ans says “No,the bus gets me here and my

health is not that bad”..She earns 400 rupees per day but still it is less for her family of

four.

Circumstances could have easily forced her to beg but her dignity and

respect is everything for her,she would work till the end of her life rather than

beg on the streets..

When we go on complaining, let us remember her….. she has chose to solve

her problems on her own for as they say God helps them those who help

themselves..

Wonderful woman,May god give her all the strength…She truly is an inspiration for all of us …..