"It's not who you are that holds you back,
it's who you think you're not"
- author unknown
Many of us here in Park City have the good fortune of receiving the services and friendship of Dr. EJ Raven. EJ is a skilled chiropractor and wellness advocate who, through both his professional and personal life, continually demonstrates the power of right-action in all he does. While juggling the responsibilities of a flourishing practice and growing young family (he and his wife Rosie have 5 beautiful children), he somehow manages to make a place in his life for the greater good of humankind. Whether through his monthly Lunch and Learn program and book club discussion groups that enable this community to expand their understanding of a multitude of important topics like: nutrition, parenting, goal setting, etc., or volunteering his services to the Elders of the Navajo Nation, he is always looking for ways to connect people to opportunities for personal and professional growth. EJ is a true MENCH - a German word which, in Yiddish, means a particularly good person with the qualities one would hope for in a dear friend or trusted colleague; a gentleman.
EJ is one of those “glass is half full” people. He sees life through a positive lens and radiates his joy and hope to everyone around him. So, we wanted to gift you with a little EJ this week. As our second guest blogger, EJ has offered a motivational video for your consideration. It is moving and funny, heart wrenching and hopeful, it is a story that helps us all to work a little harder to eliminate “I CAN’T” from our vocabulary.
We know you will be inspired by the story of Nick Vujicic. Please share it, especially with the children in your life.
“Last month I had the opportunity to listen to Nick as he presented at a conference in Las Vegas. Nick teaches us that obstacles = opportunities. Without the obstacles Nick has had and continues to face, he would not have the incredible opportunities he has today. His presentation made me ask myself, “What obstacles do I face today that will become the springboard to tomorrow’s successes?” Nick teaches us that we have a choice. When we fall short, do we give up or get up? Nick teaches us that we each have a purpose in this life. He encourages us to consider whether we are in a relentless, albeit sometimes very slow momentum forward, or have we let our foot off the accelerator of life?
We are all destined for great things in our sphere of influence. I believe a Someone even greater, even kinder, happier, and more authentic to our purpose, lies within each of us. And, this greatness within gently, unceasingly, beckons us to try a little harder, be a little kinder, and live a little more in harmony with our peaceful authentic self. Nick Vujicic shows us that success may just be the reconciliation of who we are on the outside with the greatness we are on the inside.”
We are all destined for great things in our sphere of influence. I believe a Someone even greater, even kinder, happier, and more authentic to our purpose, lies within each of us. And, this greatness within gently, unceasingly, beckons us to try a little harder, be a little kinder, and live a little more in harmony with our peaceful authentic self. Nick Vujicic shows us that success may just be the reconciliation of who we are on the outside with the greatness we are on the inside.”
Dr. EJ Raven, Park City, UT
For more inspiration we encourage you to check out EJ’s website: www.incredibleDrYou.com and Facebook page at: Freedom Chiropractic
(Please know it is the intent of this blog to promote people and ideas, not products. The mention of Mr. Vujicic’s DVD in this clip is due to technical difficulties – ours!! We couldn’t get this video to you without it-sorry)
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Dorothy and Susan:
We know we can, We Know We Can, WE KNOW WE CAN!!!!
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