Connect the dots even if they are invisible

By The Standard | Dec. 16, 2017 | 3 Min read

“PEOPLE become really remarkable when they start thinking that they can do greater things. When they start to believe in themselves, they will be having the first secret of success,” thundered Norman V Peale.

By STEVE NYAMBE

As you made your way to this world, God deposited in you seeds of exceptional greatness. Seeds that, if properly watered and taken care of, can turn into something magnificent. You have powerful seeds that have a hidden gem that is set to explode into greatness.

Margret Bangajena: The Zmbabwean wheelchair racing champion

Great things once happened, there can still happen in your life again. Yes I mean exactly that.

Ever heard about Margret Bangajena?

She was diagnosed with Osteogenic sarcoma at a tender age of 15. This is a type of cancer that affects the bones.

Literally it meant no more walking for her. This condition, if it had happened to some, it was going to leave many totally devastated, hopeless and with nothing to live for. In other words, this could have meant the end of life.

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Due to this condition she had both her legs amputated. Remember disability doesn’t mean inability. It is only an opportunity to reinvent, by propelling yourself in a new dimension.

Bangajena actually admitted that this condition had also paralysed her psychological stamina.

She goes to say: “When I was amputated, I thought it was the end of the road for me, but little did I know that God had other plans for me.”

But now things have changed. She has decided to go for the unimaginable. To step her foot into uncharted territories.

Disability is a condition

Her motto has turned from being a defeacted comrade to a life victor. Everything changed, when catastrophe knocked at her door. She is now a firm believer of: “Disability is a condition, not identity.”

Life might have disabled you in a certain way. Economy or past failure might have left you tattered and torn. Let not this be your identity, dare not believe it! You are capacitated, blessed and empowered beyond measure.

You are not alone. God promised to be with you, even in you up to the end of this world. He said thy battles will he fight. So don’t be shaken, but shake yourself out.

Awards

Besides all this, Bangajena managed to win eight annual sports awards (Sports Woman of the Year with Disability). As if it’s not enough, the ambitious Bangajena was last week nominated for yet another top award. Greater things are always in store, embrace them. Don’t be afraid.

Remember in 2009 she represented Zimbabwe in South Africa where she went all the way to win the coveted gold medal. What an achievement! This is the story of Bangajena who was unfortunate to have her legs amputated, but not her strong will.

Don’t forget that if the life puzzle seems confusing, don’t be confused by it. Keep anchored in self-belief.

Rock your challenges because you are hardwired to overcome — overcome your status quo.

Connect the dots

Just connect the dots, no matter how invisible they may seem. Keep looking forward and follow your heart and intuition.

“Sometimes life will hit you in your head with bricks. Don’t lose faith,” once noted former Apple boss Steve Jobs.

It’s normal and common to be hit by “life bricks” at times.

It’s just supposed to be like that. For you can’t prevent birds from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests. This is within your power.

Consider her past

Consider where the wheelchair racing champion came from. This is a milestone which you can also achieve.

“Be not afraid of greatness, some people are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon,” once advised William Shakespeare. So if greatness is not thrust upon you, it must come by shear force of achievement. Go on. This is your hour. It can be done.

Be blessed.

 Steve Nyambe is a motivational speaker and leadership coach. He can be contacted on +263 784 583 761 or his email: [email protected]