What is more troubling to me is that this discussion needs to take place in the first place.  I am very humbled listening to Frank Stephen's testifying in front of Congress that his life is important, as well as all Down Syndrome individuals.    
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I am humbled to be in the presence of such a powerful leader!

POWERFUL!

In a jovial mood today, back in the day getting fast Internet was an issue.  This video takes a humorous spin on that concept.  Enjoy!

I love the compassion in the chimp, as well as the friend she sees!

Fear in itself, will reel you in and spit you out, over and over again, BELIEVE in yourself and you will walk.  

I wish I had wrote this quote, but no, I have to give credit to Justin Furstenfeld from the band Blue October.  

The days I feel like I don't have the courage to face the challenges I face daily,  I come back to this song.  So powerful!  In fact, in the first year of Leadership class, our cohort had to write our personal mission statement which was influenced by this song.    

My leadership personal mission statement:  
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To be a transformational leader, one must have the courage to "fall, and get back up".  With faith, authenticity, and growth, one can accomplish anything you set out to do, even when roadblocks sometimes crop up during the journey.

And of course, when I find a chance to plug Blue October, I use the opportunity!

 

If you could stand in someone else's shoe...
Hear what they hear.
See what they see.
Feel what they feel.
Would you treat them differently?

I am going to make this simple, no one should feel helpless, everyone has the right to live their own life as they wish.  Think about that the next time you look down on someone because of whatever.