The most beautiful thing about life is that everyone holds the key to their own destinies. No matter the circumstances, everyone has the power to conquer his or her challenges and to live their dream lives. The story of Nick Vujicic is a true example of the possibilities that can open up if you decide to turn your pain into power.
Nick Vujicic was born to Dushka and Boris Vujicic in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. He was the second of three children. Although he was an otherwise healthy baby, Vujicic was born with a condition called tetra amelia,a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. He only had two small feet, one of which had two toes. When he was born, his mother was so shocked that she refused to look at him or hold him as the nurse pleaded with her to do so. After some time however, his parents accepted his condition, terming it as ‘God’s plan for his life’.
A key turning point in Vujicic’s faith came when his mother showed him a newspaper article of a man dealing with a severe disability. Vujicic realized he wasn’t unique in his struggles and began to embrace his lack of limbs. After this, Nick realized his accomplishments could inspire others and became grateful for his life.
In 1990, Vujicic’s determination and courage impressed the world, and he was felicitated with the ‘Australian Young Citizen Award’. In 2005, he became one of the contenders for the ‘Young Australian of the Year Award’.
Regardless of his disabilities, Vujicic has become one of the world’s most famous motivational speakers.
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