Do You Know What Determination Looks Like?

Last week I watched a program about 4 injured soldiers who walked to the North Pole. One had a broken back, one an amputated leg, one an amputated arm, and the last had a paralysed arm and half the muscle on his leg missing. At the end of the program, one of the lads said “I was told to my face I would never do this, but I never had any doubt I would”. The guy with the broken back was told he would never walk again. They made it to the North Pole. To see more about this incredible, inspirational journey, click here.

As I was watching the program about these stunningly determined men, I thought about some challenges I am facing now in my own life, and they shrink to nothing in comparison. If a man with a broken back can walk to the North Pole, I can do anything that is put in my path. Easily! Their journey showed that you can get knocked down and get up again, and again, and again. And that you can do what you put your mind to. Even when most people will think you cannot possibly do it, you can do it if you are sufficiently determined and persistent and you just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

If you have access to the BBC iplayer, you can still see the documentary (Harry’s Arctic Heroes) until Sunday, and I highly recommend it. If not, there are some videos on YouTube. If you are ever feeling worn down, like you are trudging uphill through treacle with steel boots on, remember this story. Remember these men who were told they couldn’t do it…and did. Remember that we humans can triumph over adversity with sufficient determination and persistence. Remember that you CAN do it. It’s got to be easier than walking to the North Pole with a broken back, hasn’t it?!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Love

Donna.x