Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.
Today is no ordinary day, and we dive deep into the reflection of a life-changing moment that happened 29 years ago. We talk about September 1, 1991, the day everything shifted for me. I recount the simple, everyday things I did that day, not knowing it would be the last time I would walk or feel my body in the same way. This episode reminds us to appreciate the small miracles of life we often take for granted. We explore how living with gratitude can transform our perspective, urging everyone to pause and recognize the beauty of each moment.
Every year on the anniversary of when I broke my neck, I reflect on my life being disabled, being paralysed like I am and how it affects me. How I can find the gift in what happened, and how I can use it to help others. This year I reflect on the day of my accident, that morning and what did I do on the last day I could walk.
Reflecting on the significance of September 1, 1991, I take a deep dive into the memories of that day, a day that changed everything for me. I vividly recall waking up, feeling a sense of normalcy that would soon shatter. Each motion I made, from stretching to getting out of bed, seemed routine. I walked to the bathroom, showered, and prepared breakfast, all while my mind wandered, unaware of the impending change. That day felt just like any other Sunday, but it was actually the last day I would walk, the last day I would feel my legs. I chronicle the transition from an ordinary morning to a life-altering moment—the dive that left me paralyzed. This episode isn’t just about my accident; it’s a call to acknowledge how we often take our abilities for granted. I challenge listeners to consider what they might do differently if they knew today was their last day of independence. It’s a poignant reminder to appreciate the small things, those everyday miracles we often overlook.
As I reflect on that fateful dive, I explore how life can change in an instant and how we often live on autopilot, missing the beauty around us. I share thoughts on gratitude and the importance of recognizing the miraculous aspects of our daily lives. I emphasize that every moment is precious and that we should embrace life fully. The memories of that day remind me that love, laughter, and even the mundane can be extraordinary. I urge my listeners to pause, take a breath, and recognize the gifts they possess today. This conversation is an invitation to live intentionally and with gratitude, to wake up every morning and declare, 'Today is no ordinary day.'
Takeaways:
