28 Mantras Currently Inspiring Our Special Needs Community
Sometimes, hearing a good quote can make a hard day a little easier. The Mighty wanted to know what phrases and quotes inspire our special needs community, so we asked our readers to share a mantra that resonates with them. Check out some of their responses below, and add your favorite mantra to the comments at the bottom.
1. “It’s not ‘handicapped,’ it’s ‘handicapable.’”
2. “It takes a village to raise a child.”
3. “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” — Dr. Seuss
4. “One day at a time. We’ll worry about the future when we get there!”
5. “I am not alone.”
6. “You will celebrate every milestone. What others see as mundane will be cause for celebration in your family.”
7. “Tomorrow is a new day to start again!”
8. “Just keep swimming!” — Dory in “Finding Nemo”
9. “It’s all about finding joy in the journey.”
10. “The beauty of a flower exists only because of those passionate enough to nurture it.”
11. “This is your path. You wouldn’t be on it if you couldn’t do it.”
12. “Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.”
13. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
14. “Be there today. Be there 100 percent. That’s all we have — today.”
15. “Bring it on.”
16. “A diagnosis doesn’t change who your son is.”
17. “What’s normal?”
18. “I wouldn’t change you for the world, but I would change the world for you.”
19. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
20. “A caterpillar never lets you know the beauty it will unveil.”
21. “A smile makes the world a better place.”
22. “Life will be different than you imagined. Sometimes scary, sometimes amazing, but always worth it.”
23. “Our life may be different, but it’s a beautiful life.”
24. “You never know how strong you are until strong is the only option left.”
25. “All behavior is communication. Different, not less.”
26. “Learn to laugh.”
27. “The mighty oak was once a small nut that stood its ground.”
28. “We don’t live like most families, but we are not alone.”
Rachel Kassenbrock is an Associate Editor at The Mighty. She recently graduated from the College of Wooster with a degree in English, and has previously written for the Ms. magazine blog and LifeinLA.com. She now lives in Los Angeles where she enjoys live music, being outside and all things coffee-related. You can follow her at @rkassenbrock or email her at rachel@themighty.com.
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