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by desing | Faith & Purpose, Tools
A Powerful Woman Discovering Purpose in her Individuality
Discovering purpose is the first step in becoming a powerful woman. A powerful woman does not need to possess exorbitant amounts of strength, or race hard to stay ahead of her competition. In fact, to be respected and influential, a woman doesn’t need to walk at all. She just needs to be unique.
Artist, Sue Austin is a powerful woman who happens to live life from a position of honor: sitting in her power chair. With no use of her legs, Austin harnesses power, and empowers others, through her individuality. Discovering purpose in her circumstances, she now drives her life in ways that inspire countless women today.
All too often, it is easy to think being different is negative, unacceptable, and even weak. These stereotypes discount how our individual experiences may empower other women to accomplish great goals.
Sue Austin contradicts this typecast with every move she makes. The paraplegic artist and scuba diver is an extraordinary example of how a woman living with disability can transform her life by harnessing the power of individuality.
Over 15 years ago, Austin began using a wheelchair to aide her mobility. Immediately, she noticed when using such a device, people around her implied (with either words or actions) that she had limitations they did not.
Austin was confused as to why such a negative label was placed on her just because she used a wheelchair. After all, she didn’t feel at a disadvantage. In fact, she had a renewed sense of power when moving through life in what she refers to as a power chair.
As a result, Austin decided to use her individual experiences in a wheelchair to grow her creative abilities. Today, pictures of her art installations and tales of her scuba diving adventures extend far beyond the disability community. Each day Sue Austin sets out to prove using a wheelchair is not a limitation, but rather a unique tool that enables her to be a powerful woman. She conquers impossible goals by ignoring societal boundaries that are in the way of her dreams.
A paraplegic, Austin overcomes stereotypes that often accompany disability. She is a woman solidifying her legacy by embracing her individuality.
What if all women today were to embrace Austin’s philosophy, and drive their lives from individual “power chairs”? What could the world be like then? How would families be different? To what heights could business organizations grow? Would governments operate differently?
Whether we listen to outside opinions or set up internal roadblocks, women are often tempted to limit their power by imposing negative labels of their skills and dreams. To truly embrace your legacy and become a powerful woman, you must move beyond these sabotaging cycles. As Austin’s example proves, discovering purpose comes from embracing individuality; or taking a seat in your power chair and driving it to success.
Take some time now to consider what individual experiences make you unique. These traits may be your power chair.
Resources: http://www.disabilityliving.ca/disability-canada-sue-austin-sees-wheelchair-asset-not-liability/
http://www.ted.com/speakers/sue_austin.html
http://magnificentmarvelouswomen.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/the-power-of-individuality-have-courage-and-follow-your-own-path/
by desing | Impact Lives
Doesn’t it feel GREAT to give back? It’s an indescribable feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment. Embrace Her Community is our platform in which we connect you with various service and volunteer opportunities where you can directly impact the lives of others. Well, isn’t that the core of what your legacy is about? This is your chance to spread your fabulousity, greatness, and spirit. As a double whammy, you also get to build relationships with some pretty awesome women who are part of our community. Our previous Embrace Her Community initiatives have included volunteering at the Revlon Run/Walk Against Cancer, Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure and several confidence and beauty workshops with “at risk” youth in New York City.
If this sounds awesome to you (as it should), and you want to join in on the next Embrace Her Community effort, please fill out the contact form below and we will update you on our next platform. Looking forward to serving with you!
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How did this happen? I’m glad you asked! Someone took noticed of what I was doing, knew my story and the rest is history. And that’s the most magical part here. So many times we focus on going after the big opportunities (which is totally fine), however, I’m learning to remain focused on doing my best and allowing the opportunities to come my way. You never know who is watching you, so I want to encourage you to keep doing your best. Be a person that people remember and share your story because truth is you never know who is listening. 
