Saturday, January 05, 2013

Article: Janine Shepherd - You are not your body – my TED x KC Talk

Monty - SSTattler

You Are Not Your Body


We often define ourselves by things that are ‘outside’ us: relationships, work, family — even our own bodies. But what would it  mean to have your life dramatically altered and your body irrevocably damaged? Who would you be then? This talk explores the impact of loss on the human psyche and the universal quest to find meaning and fulfillment. It is only through the process of losing everything we thought we needed, that we find who we truly are.

Biography: 
 Janine Shepherd’s story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier in training for the winter Olympics, her life was irrevocably altered when she was run over by a truck during a training bicycle ride to the Blue Mountains. Today, Janine is much in demand as one of Australia’s most sought after motivational speakers. She travels extensively in Australia and overseas sharing her inspiring story of incredible courage and strength. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and one that will move and inspire all.
(SSTattler: Acclaimed speaker and author.  See her site http://www.janineshepherd.com)

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