Amy purdy

When we embrace the things that make us unique, our true and remarkable capabilities are revealed

Our borders and our obstacles can only do two things: (1) stop us in our tracks, or (2) force us to get creative.

Instead of looking at our challenges and limitations as something negative or bad, we can begin to look at them as blessings, magnificent gifts that can be used to ignite our imaginations and help us go further than we ever knew we could go.

We live as if we know how everything will turn out. I certainly lived that way. But we don't know anything. Really, we don't.

You don't always have to have the most amazing story. It's learning to share the story you have that counts.

If your life were a book, and you were the author, how would you want your story to go?

We all have disabilities. Just some are more visible than others. We all have challenges, we all have obstacles

It's not about breaking down borders. It's about pushing off of them, and seeing what amazing places they might bring us.

We can either see our circumstances as a set of random cruelties and then allow those hardships to turn us into bitter victims; or we can recognize the fact that, though we may never comprehend why hard things happen, they do, and when they do, we can reach for a larger purpose beyond the pain.

It’s believing in those dreams and facing our fears head on that allows us to live our lives beyond our limits.

When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life; Only True Disability Is in Our Mind.

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Amy Purdy: Biography and Life Work

Amy Purdy was a notable American actress. The story of Amy Purdy began on November 7, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Amy Michelle Purdy (born November 7, 1979) is an American actress, model , para-snowboarder , motivational speaker , fashion designer and author . Purdy is a 2014 Paralympic bronze medalist, 2018 Paralympics silver medalist, and co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports.

Legacy and Personal Influence

Personally, Amy Purdy was married to Daniel Gale.

Philosophical Views and Reflections

In 2012, Purdy and her now husband Daniel Gale participated on the 21st season of The Amazing Race . After nearly winning the first leg of the race, they were the second team eliminated and finished in 10th place out of 11 teams.

At the 2016 Summer Paralympics ' opening ceremony , Purdy made an appearance performing a dance routine with what was promoted as a "surprise partner": a KUKA robotic arm .

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