Comments on: Do YOU need some inspiration?

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:11:17 +0000

Twitter: barry_wells
Hi Mike, I’m glad the post has helped give you some inspiration. Before my disability I worked away from time to time and it does get stressful Mike. Especially in today’s climate where the bosses are expecting more and more results for the same money and putting their staff under pressure.

When i received my injury Mike I saw people that were far more disabled than I was and they were just getting on with it, they certainly taught me a thing or two about a positive mental attitude.

I know of your injury Mike so if I can ever help, in any way at all, please let me know.

Have a great weekend Mike,
Respect and Regards, Barry

By: Mike shepherd

Mike shepherd — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:35:16 +0000

Twitter: mikshep
Hi Barry….
Weh hey ….When inspiration is needed you are certainly one for coming up trumps!!!
How right you are “there is ALWAYS someone worse off than myself!!”
Only today, I found myself complaining how I have to constantly work away from home living out of a suitcase and do stupid hours doing a back breaking job…all of which pales into insignificance after reading this post…
You have created a positive outlook on life for yourself and hopefully will inspire other as I have been…In more ways than one!!!
Take Care Buddy…
All the best….Mike

By: Barry

Barry — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:12:34 +0000

Twitter: barry_wells
Hi Velibor,

Thank you for the compliments, much appreciated.

Barry

By: Velibor

Velibor — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:51:26 +0000

Hi Barry,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and story. You are wonderful example of determination and courage. You stare the life back in the eyes and say: ”So what?”

Your spirit is unbreakable.

Keep on being guiding light for all the rest of us…

Velibor

By: Sue French

Sue French — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:31:23 +0000

Hi Barry,
Thanks so much for sharing your story this way. This post has been an inspiration to me when I needed it.
Love your blog, by the way, and your writing style.
Love your positive attitude.

Cheers
Sue

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:15:16 +0000

Hi Barry

That is a truely inspiring and powerful post. The words are full of your positive attitude and outlook on life. You are so right that there is always some one worse off than you, it is just that sometimes you need a way to see that, like you seeing that boy with the balloons.

Thank You
Simon

By: John McNally

John McNally — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:40:38 +0000

Twitter: johnmcnally54
Great post Barry. You’re positive attitude is the only way to live for a happy life. Your situation shows that it is still possible to exercise, and this benefits you physically and mentally – It’s a virtuous circle. Keep up the good work.
John

By: Svenja

Svenja — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:54:07 +0000

Dear Barry,

What an inspirational story and post! I admire your strength and determination and vulnerability! Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom with all of us!

For my own part, you have been a wonderful course mate from the very beginning – always kind, supportive, helpful and uplifting.

Everyone has a story to tell. Often we think we know why people are ‘like this or that’ – at the end of the day … we don’t really know!

With gratitude,
Svenja

By: Craig Breeze

Craig Breeze — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:26:59 +0000

Hi Barry

You are Da Man Bazza, you little legend

Great post mate you sure are an inspiration to everyone.

Cant wait to meet you in person, keep up the great work

Cheers

Breezie

By: John Edwards

John Edwards — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:46:03 +0000

Hi Barry,

You are so right, i have a friend in a wheelchair who has the same attitude has you, he just gets on with it , and you know his positive atitude actually rubs off to evereyone to the extent , we all forget he`s disabled at all, has crazy as that sounds because he acts so naturally , even though you can visably see hes in a wheelchair!

Of course within himself he will never forget, but it just doesn`t show , anyway Barry great post, take care!

TTFN….Ed.

Thanks Ed, Most people that i’ve met in wheelchairs have the same attitude.
I totaly understand what you mean about forgeting your friend is in a chair. When you see the person and not the chair it’s fantastic.

Thanks again Ed, take care mate…